P.F.C. SIGMA 96-2163Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · P.F.C. SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT ROTATING PLATFORM STABILIZED 6 (STAB) 15mm 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
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295241522), received between Jan 5, 2018 and Oct 3, 2023 — classified as 6 injuries.
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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem6
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection4
- No Code Available3
- Joint Contracture1
- Joint Laxity1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryOct 3, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LINER AND PATELLA EXCHANGE WAS DONE DUE TO INSTABILITY. LOT NUMBER FOR PATELLA NOT READABLE AND UNKNOWN. DOI- UNKNOWN, DOR- (B)(6) 2023, AFFECTED SIDE- RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 17859612 ↗InjuryOct 5, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIGMA RP STAB IN PATIENT REPORTEDLY HAD A FLEXION CONTRACTURE PRE-OP PRIMARY. POST PRIMARY TKA FLEXION CONTRACTURE CONTINUED. THIS REVISION WAS DONE TO CORRECT THAT ISSUE 20-30 DEGREE. FEMORAL WAS REMOVED, DISTAL RESECTION MADE. TC3 FEMORAL WITH STEM IMPLANTED ALONG WITH A THINNER INSERT- 12.5MM. DOI: (B)(6) 2020. DOR: (B)(6) 2021, RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Contracture
MAUDE report 12576306 ↗InjuryNov 19, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
CLINICAL NOTIFICATION RECEIVED FOR REVISION OF RIGHT TOTAL KNEE TO ADDRESS INFECTION. DATE OF IMPLANTATION: (B)(6) 2004, DATE OF REVISION: (B)(6) 2004, (RIGHT KNEE). TREATMENT: REVISION OF TIBIAL INSERT.
Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10869240 ↗InjuryMay 13, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS INFECTION. NO SURGICAL DELAY. DOI: (B)(6) 2018. DOR: (B)(6) 2020. RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 10053352 ↗InjuryFeb 7, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SPACER WAS EXPLANTED AND A NEW ONE IMPLANTED. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR TWO YEARS AND REINFECTED. DOI: 2 YEARS. DOR: (B)(6) 2020, RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: No Code Available; Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 9681341 ↗InjuryJan 5, 2018Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS INFECTION. DOI: UNKNOWN; DOR: (B)(6) 2017; RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 7167144 ↗
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- 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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