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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-1360Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA CURVED TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL SZ 4 8mm 76mm M/L 51mm A/P · Class 1

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

Adverse event reports
8
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295237341), received between Dec 6, 2017 and Sep 5, 2023 — classified as 1 injury, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (8 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

  • Break8
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • No Information2
  • Insufficient Information1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 5, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BROKE.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 17681931 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 30, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PART OF THE BOTTOM ON THE SZ 4 CVD SIGMA 8MM INSERT TRIAL BROKE OFF DURING SURGERY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12896124 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE A SIGMA CURVED SIE 4, 8MM POLY TRIAL HAD A PART THAT WAS CHIPPED OFF ON THE BOTTOM. THE EDGE AROUND THE BOTTOM THAT LOCKS THE TRIAL IN WHICH THE TRIAL TRAY WAS CHIPPED OFF ON A SIDE. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9672577 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 5, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL BROKE INTO 2 PIECES.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8672080 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 4, 2018Break; Naturally Worn; Break; Naturally Worn

    TRIALS ARE WORN AND CHIPPED THROUGH MULTIPLE USE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8128859 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIGMA CURVED INSERT TRIAL WAS BROKEN DURING SURGERY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8086837 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 6, 2017Break; Break

    HOSPITAL INFORMED US ABOUT DEFECTIVE TRIALS.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 7088049 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 6, 2017Break; Break

    HOSPITAL INFORMED US ABOUT DEFECTIVE TRIALS.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 7088025 ↗

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