P.F.C. SIGMA 96-1908Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA POSTERIOR AUGMENTATION TRIAL SZ 5 8mm · Class 1
All models of P.F.C. SIGMA (487)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295240464), received between Jul 21, 2017 and Nov 25, 2019 — classified as 9 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
- Fracture2
- Material Twisted/Bent1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7
- No Information2
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionNov 25, 2019Break; Material Twisted/Bent; Break; Material Twisted/Bent
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF AUGMENT WAS BROKEN. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 9368880 ↗MalfunctionAug 13, 2019Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT POST ON AUGMENT TRIAL BROKE OFF WHEN INSERTING THE FEMORAL TRIAL. NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8889451 ↗MalfunctionJul 10, 2019Break; Break
(2) INSTRUMENTS FOUND IN SET BROKEN. DID THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE A POST-OP DEVICE MALFUNCTION? --> NO. DID THE PATIENT EXPERIENCE AN ADVERSE EVENT SUCH AS INFECTION, NON-UNION, ALLERGIC REACTION, OSTEOPOROSIS, OVERLOADING, PAIN, DEGENERATIVE DISEASES, BLEEDING OR OOZING? --> NO. DID THE PATIENT REQUIRE REVISION SURGERY OR HARDWARE REMOVAL? --> NO. IF NO, WAS THERE ANY ADDITIONAL MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED SUCH AS X-RAYS, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, PRESCRIPTIONS? --> NO. PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES --> NO.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8775707 ↗MalfunctionJul 19, 2018Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A NORMAL WEAR ON INSTRUMENTS. PULLED FROM SET TO REPLACE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7702243 ↗MalfunctionMay 22, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BROKEN AUGMENT TRIALS FOUND IN WASH SIZE 3 8MM, SIZE 4 8MM, SIZE 5 8MM. PRODUCTS WILL BE RETURNED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7533962 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 2018Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSTRUMENTS BROKE DURING SURGERY. NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO PIECES OF INSTRUMENTATION WAS LEFT IN THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7297626 ↗MalfunctionJan 4, 2018Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING CASE POST FEMORAL AUGMENT TRIAL BROKE. ALL PIECES WHERE RETRIEVED AND NO DELAY IN CASE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 7163401 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO POSTERIOR AUGMENT 8MM TRIALS BROKE DURING THE SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6733350 ↗MalfunctionJul 21, 2017Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO POSTERIOR AUGMENT 8MM TRIALS BROKE DURING THE SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6733259 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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