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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-1362Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA CURVED TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL SZ 4 12.5mm 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
7
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295237389), received between Aug 15, 2018 and Oct 26, 2021 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (7 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

  • Break7
  • Crack1
  • Naturally Worn1
  • Scratched Material1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionOct 26, 2021Break; Crack; Break; Crack

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BOTTOM EDGE OF TRIP THAT SITS INSIDE TIBIAL TRAY WAS CRACKED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12698522 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 19, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POLY INSERT CHIPPED DURING EXTRACTION. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11528453 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 15, 2021Break; Scratched Material; Break; Scratched Material

    TWO OF THE HP PFC CURVED INSERTS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED THROUGH USE OVERTIME. A PIECE WAS BROKEN (CHIP) AND NOTHING WAS LEFT IN PATIENT. IT MAY HAVE OCCURRED IN THE CLEANING PROCESS AND THE SCRATCHES FROM REGULAR USE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11487836 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 12, 2020Break; Break

    A PIECE OF A 4 12.5 CURVED FB TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL BROKE OFF DURING EXTRACTION.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10831413 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 4, 2018Break; Naturally Worn; Break; Naturally Worn

    TRIALS ARE WORN AND CHIPPED THROUGH MULTIPLE USE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 8128896 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIZE 4X12.5 CURVED INSERT TRIAL BROKE UPON REMOVAL. THE ANTERIOR LIP BROKE. ALL PIECES REMOVED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7886704 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 15, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING EXTRACTION OF THE INSERT TRIAL, SURGEON USED A NARROW HOHMAN AND AN ANTERIOR PIECE OF THE TRIAL BROKE OFF.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7784224 ↗

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