P.F.C. SIGMA 96-2736Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295244141), received between Dec 13, 2017 and Jan 21, 2022 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (1 report).

29 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K241000, K950010, K952830, K963117, K971189); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 21, 2022Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  ON (B)(6) 2019, IT IS INDICATED THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT PRIMARY TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY WITH IMPLANTATION OF DEPUY PRODUCTS. PRIMARY OPERATIVE NOTES NOT AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF REVIEW. ON (B)(6) 2020, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT KNEE REVISION WITH EXCHANGE AND UPSIZING OF THE TIBIAL INSERT TO ADDRESS LOOSENING (INSTABILITY) AND SUBLUXATION. THE TIBIAL TRAY, FEMORAL COMPONENT, AND PATELLA COMPONENT WERE RETAINED. EVENT CAPTURED ON (B)(4). ON (B)(6) 2021, THE PATIENT PRESENTED FOR A RIGHT KNEE EVALUATION DUE TO STIFFNESS, SORENESS, AND EFFUSION. BASED OFF X-RAY RESULTS, THE SURGEON NOTED OSTEOLYSIS AND PROBABLE SEPTIC LOOSENING OF THE TIBIAL TRAY. THE SURGEON ASPIRATED 20 CC OF SEROSANGUINOUS FLUID FROM KNEE, NO RESULTS GIVEN WITHIN THE AVAILABLE MEDICAL RECORDS. THE SURGEON INDICATED HE RECOMMENDED A REVISION TO ADDRESS LOOSENING. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF REVISION OR INVASIVE TREATMENT FOLLOWING THE FIRST REVISION.

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity

  MAUDE report 13315279 ↗
• InjuryDec 13, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

  PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN AND POSSIBLE LOOSENING OF THE TIBIAL COMPONENT AT UNKNOWN INTERFACE. CEMENT MANUFACTURER IS UNKNOWN. DOI: (B)(6) 2017; DOR: (B)(6) 2017 UNKNOWN AFFECTED SIDE.

  Patient problems: Pain

  MAUDE report 7112065 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K241000, K950010, K952830, K963117, K971189. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2949-2018 · Jul 18, 2018 · Terminated
  P.F.C. SIGMA Revision Knee System Distal Augment, Model Number 960830
• Z-0426-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Plus Tibial Insert (STAB PLUS), 71 mm M/L, 47 mm A/P, 17.5 mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2733.
• Z-0427-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Plus Tibial Insert (STAB PLUS), 71 mm M/L, 47 mm A/P, 25 mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2736.
• Z-0420-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized All-Polyethylene Tibia, 76mm M/L, 51mm A/P, 12.5mm, 4, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2652.
• Z-0425-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Plus Tibial Insert (STAB PLUS), 71 mm M/L, 47 mm A/P, 15 mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2732.
• Z-0400-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 4, 20.0mm, 75mm M/L, 51mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0544.
• Z-0418-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized All-Polyethylene Tibia, 71mm M/L, 47mm A/P, 15.0mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; REF Product Code/96-2643.
• Z-0419-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized All-Polyethylene Tibia, 76mm M/L, 51mm A/P, 8.0mm, 4, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2650.
• Z-0398-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 2.5, 17.5mm, 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0523.
• Z-0386-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, 10.0 mm, 2.5, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0431.
• Z-0401-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System TC3 Tibial Insert, 5, 12.5mm, 83mm M/L, 55mm A/P, UHMWPE/Ti-6AI-4V, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0551.
• Z-0395-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 89 mm M/L, 59 mm A/P, 10.0 mm, 6, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0471.
• Z-0421-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Plus Tibial Insert (STAB PLUS), 64 mm M/L, 43 mm A/P, 15 mm, 2, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2712.
• Z-0388-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Tibial Insert (STAB), 67 mm M/L, 45 mm A/P, 15.0 mm, 2.5, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-0433.
• Z-0424-2008 · Sep 27, 2007 · Terminated
  Depuy P.F.C. E Knee System Stabilized Plus Tibial Insert (STAB PLUS), 71 mm M/L, 47 mm A/P, 12.5 mm, 3, UHMWPE, sterile; Product Code/REF 96-2731.

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