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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-1342Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA CURVED TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL SZ 2.5 12.5mm 67mm M/L 45mm A/P · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295237143), received between Nov 29, 2018 and Jun 2, 2022 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3
  • Crack1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 2, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PLASTIC ON THE POLY TRIALS PEELED WHILE DOING TRIAL REDUCTION. SURGICAL DELAY UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 14581698 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 10, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BOTTOM PLASTIC EDGE FROM THE INSERT TRIAL BROKE OFF IN ONE PIECE. THE PIECE WAS FOUND AND REMOVED FROM PATIENT. NO LOT NUMBER OR PRODUCT NUMBER CAN BE DETECTED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10816742 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 17, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE THREE SIGMA TIBIAL INSERTS WERE PULLED FROM SETS BY CENTRAL SUPPLY BECAUSE THEY HAD CRACKS IN THEM. NO PIECES WERE MISSING. ALL THREE INSERTS ARE BEING RETURNED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9483180 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 30, 2018Crack; Crack

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 5X10 SIGMA CURVED INSERT TRIAL BROKE ALONG THE BOTTOM LIP.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8120118 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 29, 2018Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    TRIALS ARE WORN AND CHIPPED THROUGH MULTIPLE USE, HOSPITAL ARE NOT PREPARED TO RE STERILISE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8117166 ↗

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