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P.F.C. 98-4682Recalls & reported problems

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · P.F.C. TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING CURVED 4 20mm GVF · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10603295252924), received between Jan 21, 2020 and Jan 21, 2020 — classified as 1 injury.

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

  • Naturally Worn1

Patient problems

  • No Code Available1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJan 21, 2020Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

    PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO POLY WEAR. POLY WAS EXCHANGED. POLY HAD BEEN IMPLANTED 23 YEARS PRIOR. DOI: (B)(6) 1997, DOR: (B)(6) 2020 LEFT KNEE.

    Patient problems: No Code Available

    MAUDE report 9613430 ↗

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-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-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-1337-05 · May 26, 2005 · Terminated
    Depuy P.F.C. Modular Knee System, curved tibial insert (CVD); polyethylene tibial insert, Sz 3, 17.5 mm; Ref 98-4151.
  • 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-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.
  • 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-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-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-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-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-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-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.

…and 1 more.

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