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SPECIALIST 96-6131Recalls & reported problems

Depuy (Ireland) · SPECIALIST 2 POSTERIOR UP SIZING GUIDE SZ 1.5-6 · Class 1

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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295246954), received between Oct 13, 2017 and Jul 17, 2023 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Jam” (3 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

  • Mechanical Jam3
  • Device-Device Incompatibility1
  • Material Distortion1
  • Naturally Worn1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 17, 2023Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SIZER WON¿T TURN SMOOTHLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17333155 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 17, 2019Mechanical Jam; Naturally Worn; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Mechanical Jam; Naturally Worn; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HOLES FOR DRILL PINS ARE FRAYED AND DOESN¿T ALLOW A DRILL BIT TO PASS THROUGH THE HOLE WITHOUT BINDING UP. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9205010 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 3, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Mechanical Jam; Device-Device Incompatibility; Mechanical Jam

    THE FEM SIZER SIGMA WAS REPORTED WITH NO ALLEGATION PROVIDED. NO DELAY. VISUAL INSPECTION UPON RECEIPT FOUND BOTH ADJUSTMENT KNOBS TO BE SEIZED.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8579262 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 13, 2017Material Distortion; Material Distortion

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FEMORAL SIZER HAS BURR AND DRILL BIT WILL NOT PASS THROUGH.

    Patient problems: No Information

    MAUDE report 6947817 ↗

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