P.F.C. SIGMA 96-2044Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING CURVED 4 (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
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295240846), received between Dec 19, 2018 and Sep 19, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Off-Label Use” (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
- Off-Label Use1
Patient problems
- Joint Laxity1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Pain1
- Swelling/ Edema1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 19, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT PRESENTED PAIN AND SWELLING. SCHEDULED FOR I AND D WITH POLY SWAP. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2023; AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Pain; Swelling/ Edema
MAUDE report 17775556 ↗InjuryNov 23, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
CR150 LEFT KNEE REPLACEMENT REQUIRES REVISION DUE TO INSTABILITY IN BOTH FLEXION AND EXTENSION. PRIMARY PROCEDURE DATE: (B)(6) 2019.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 10889311 ↗MalfunctionDec 19, 2018Off-Label Use; Off-Label Use
THE DISTRIBUTOR REPORTS THAT AN EXPIRED TIBIAL INSERT WAS IMPLANTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8179303 ↗
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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