SIGMA 97-0471Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · SIGMA TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING CURVED PLUS 5 10mm XLK · Class 2 · Implant
All models of SIGMA (380)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295250678), received between Jul 6, 2018 and Apr 24, 2023 — classified as 7 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (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 Problem6
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Unspecified Infection3
- Fall2
- Wound Dehiscence2
- No Code Available1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryApr 24, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON DID A POLY SWAP, AND WAS WORRIED THE KNEE MAY BE INFECTED. KNEE WAS WASHED OUT. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2023 AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16795138 ↗InjuryMar 15, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
REVISION COMPLETED DUE TO INFECTION. I&D WAS PERFORMED WITH POLY EXCHANGE. NO SURGICAL DELAY. DOI: UNKNOWN DOR: (B)(6) 2023 AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 16550465 ↗InjuryJan 26, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT FELL, AND HAD AN INCISIONAL DEHISCENCE. SURGEON DID A WASHOUT IN A POLY SWAP. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2023. AFFECTED SIDE- UNKNOWN KNEE.
Patient problems: Fall; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 16246888 ↗InjuryJan 26, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT FELL AND BROKE OPEN INCISION. THE DOCTOR DID A WASHOUT AND A POLY SWAP. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2023, AFFECTED SIDE: UNKNOWN KNEE SIDE.
Patient problems: Fall; Wound Dehiscence
MAUDE report 16246858 ↗InjuryDec 8, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO INFECTED KNEE. NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM WITH THE PRODUCTS. DOI: (B)(6) 2021. DOR; (B)(6) 2021 RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Unspecified Infection
MAUDE report 12962823 ↗InjuryJan 29, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO FALL WHILE DOING SQUATS. THE POLYETHYLENE INSERT WAS REVISED FROM A 5X10MM INSERT TO A 5X12.5MM INSERT. THE REASON FOR THE POLY EXCHANGE WAS THE PATIENT WAS A LITTLE LOOSE IN FLEXION AND EXTENSION. WANTED TO GO UP A SIZE DUE TO THE LIGAMENTS BEING STRETCHED FROM THE FALL. DOI: (B)(6) 2018; DOR: (B)(6) 2020; LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 9641834 ↗InjuryJul 6, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD PRIMARY RIGHT TKR ON (B)(6) 2017. PATIENT PRESENTED TO SURGEON IN OFFICE WITH PAINFUL INSTABILITY. ORIGINAL KNEE WAS CR SIGMA, 5 FB MOD TIB TRAY, CVD + INSERT 5/10MM AND 41 PATELLA. SURGEON UPSIZED POLY TO A 5/15MM CVD + AND CLOSED KNEE FOLLOWING GOOD ROM. DOI: (B)(6) 2017; DOR: (B)(6) 2018; RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Pain
MAUDE report 7666107 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER devices
- ATTUNE 1506-00-005Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER589 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-004Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER580 reports
- JOURNEY 74012812Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER502 reports
- JOURNEY 74011856Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER438 reports
- PERSONA™ 42-5099-094-00Zimmer, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER406 reports
- JOURNEY 74011857Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER388 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-007Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER288 reports
- ATTUNE 1506-00-003Depuy (Ireland) · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, PATELLOFEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, POLYMER/METAL/POLYMER271 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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