P.F.C. SIGMA 96-2024Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING CURVED 2.5 (CVD) 17.5mm GVF · Class 3 · Implant
All models of P.F.C. SIGMA (487)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295240709), received between Dec 7, 2018 and May 11, 2021 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (1 report).
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
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Naturally Worn1
Patient problems
- No Code Available2
- Pain2
- Fibrosis1
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Laxity1
- Synovitis1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 11, 2021Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT KNEE REVISION TO ADDRESS TIBIAL INSERT POLYETHYLENE WEAR, PAIN, INSTABILITY, AND SYNOVITIS. THE TIBIAL INSERT WAS THE ONLY PRODUCT REVISED. THE SURGEON NOTED DURING PREPARATION OF THE KNEE FOR THE NEW COMPONENT THERE WAS A PARTIAL AVULSION OF THE PATELLA TENDON FROM THE KNEE TIBIAL TUBERCLE. THIS AREA WAS OVER SEWN WITH TWO SUTURES.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Joint Laxity; Pain; Synovitis
MAUDE report 11807141 ↗InjuryFeb 14, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO A POSTERIOR STABILIZED FEMUR AND PS RP POLY DUE TO A LAX PCL LIGAMENT AND INSTABILITY. DOI: (B)(6) 2020; DOR: (B)(6) 2020; RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 9711908 ↗InjuryDec 7, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN. SURGEON ELECTED TO DO AN EXPLORATORY REVISION. SURGEON REMOVED ARTHROFIBROSIS TISSUE AND EXCHANGED THE INSERT. DOI: (B)(6) 2013. DOR: (B)(6) 2018; LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Fibrosis; No Code Available; Pain
MAUDE report 8141674 ↗
Other Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing devices
- ATTUNE 1506-10-005Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing442 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-10-004Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing442 reports
- ATTUNE 1518-20-038Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing3 deaths393 reports
- LCS SIGMA 1294-33-130Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing1 recall310 reports
- ATTUNE 1518-20-035Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing342 reports
- P.F.C. SIGMA 96-0102Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing1 death319 reports
- ATTUNE 1518-20-041Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing308 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-10-007Depuy (Ireland) · Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing284 reports
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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