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P.F.C. 98-4149Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · P.F.C. TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING CURVED 3 12.5mm GVF · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295252399), received between Feb 15, 2019 and Jun 13, 2023 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (1 report).

16 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K884796); 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

Device problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • Pain2
  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryJun 13, 2023Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO PAIN. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2023. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: Pain

    MAUDE report 17117731 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 15, 2019Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    THE PATIENT WAS REVISED TO ADDRESS PAIN AND LOOSENING OF THE PATELLAR COMPONENT AT THE CEMENT TO IMPLANT INTERFACE. CEMENT MANUFACTURER IS UNKNOWN. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE TIBIA WAS SUSPECTED TO BE LOOSE, THE TIBIA WAS SOLID. THE SURGEON REVISED PATELLA AND CHANGED OUT THE TIBIAL INSERT AND PITTING WERE NOTED ON THE TIBIAL INSERT. NO FURTHER PATIENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. DOI: 1994; DOR: (B)(6) 2019; RIGHT KNEE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available; Pain

    MAUDE report 8343326 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K884796. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-3099-2011 · Jun 28, 2011 · Terminated
    PFC Sigma Round Dome Patella 38 MM 3 Peg Device is indicated for use in knee replacement procedures in conjunction with femoral knee prosthesis components and polymethylmethacryla
  • Z-1335-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 2, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4142.
  • Z-1346-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 15.0 mm; Ref 98-4626.
  • Z-1340-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4157.
  • Z-1332-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 1, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4031.
  • Z-1338-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4154.
  • Z-1344-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4624.
  • Z-1339-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4158.
  • Z-1342-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 3, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4610.
  • Z-1333-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 2, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4144.
  • Z-1341-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 6, 15.0 mm; Ref 98-4198.
  • Z-1345-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 5, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4623.
  • Z-1343-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, posterior-lipped tibial insert (PLI); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 12.5 mm; Ref 98-4618.
  • Z-1334-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 2, 10.0 mm; Ref 98-4143.
  • Z-1336-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4152.

…and 1 more.

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