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P.F.C. SIGMA 96-1442Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA STABILIZED TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL SZ 3 12.5mm 71mm M/L 47mm 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 10603295238485), received between Mar 2, 2018 and May 22, 2023 — 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

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMay 22, 2023Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL IS BROKEN.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16973155 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 18, 2022Break; Break

    DURING SURGERY THE FOLLOWING TIBIAL INSERT TRIAL BROKE ON ITS DISTAL SURFACE. THE BROKEN PIECE WAS RETRIEVED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13283024 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 16, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOSPITAL HAS REPORTED 2 INSERT TRIALS AS BEING CHIPPED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13020314 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 1, 2021Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE IMPLANT IS FRACTURED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12561184 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 10, 2020Break; Break

    PART OF THE PLASTIC RIM OF THE TRIAL INSERT BROKE OFF.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 10984954 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 18, 2019Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BOTTOM TIP OF THE TWO INSERT TRIALS BROKE OFF INTO SEPARATE PIECES. ALL PIECES RETRIEVED AND NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8709634 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 2, 2018Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED ALL 3 OF THE TRIALS WERE FOUND TO BE DAMAGED UPON INSPECTION IN CENTRAL STERILE.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7310346 ↗

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