SPECIALIST 96-6318Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · SPECIALIST 2 SLOTTED TIBIAL CUTTING BLOCK 3 DEGREE LEFT · Class 1
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Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295247821), received between Jan 30, 2019 and Jan 30, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Deformation” (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
- Material Deformation3
- Mechanical Jam3
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 30, 2019Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam; Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON FEELS LIKE HIS SAW BLADE WAS GETTING STUCK IN THE GUIDES.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8289540 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2019Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam; Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON FEELS LIKE HIS SAW BLADE WAS GETTING STUCK IN THE GUIDES.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8289531 ↗MalfunctionJan 30, 2019Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam; Material Deformation; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON FEELS LIKE HIS SAW BLADE WAS GETTING STUCK IN THE GUIDES.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8289518 ↗
Other INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC devices
- SIGMA LCS 9505-01-230Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC95 reports
- ATTUNE 2544-00-522Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC58 reports
- SIGMA LCS 9505-01-229Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC56 reports
- SIGMA 2024-40-100Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC43 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-158Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC41 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-156Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC41 reports
- SIGMA 2024-40-200Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC40 reports
- ATTUNE 2545-00-155Depuy (Ireland) · INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC39 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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