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 · TerminatedPFC 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy 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 · TerminatedDepuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 4, 8.0 mm; Ref 98-4152.
…and 1 more.
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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