SIGMA 1024-55-308Recalls & reported problems
Depuy (Ireland) · SIGMA HIGH PERFORMANCE PARTIAL KNEE TIBIAL INSERT FIXED BEARING UNICONDYLAR SIZE 3LM/RL 8MM · Class 2 · Implant
All models of SIGMA (380)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295501565), received between Jan 28, 2025 and Feb 5, 2025 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (2 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 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Insert2
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 5, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UKA. DURING SURGERY, THE BEARING COULD NOT BE INSERTED. DESPITE CAREFUL CHECK OF CEMENT USE, THE INSERT IN QUESTION COULD NOT BE INSERTED. ALTHOUGH THE SURGEON RE-HAMMERED IT SEVERAL TIMES, THERE WAS CONCERN ABOUT THE FIXATION. THEREFORE, THE SIZE WAS CHANGED TO 7MM. THE SIZE CHANGE MADE IT 1MM LOOSE, THE SURGEON DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES DUE TO THIS EVENT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21313100 ↗MalfunctionJan 28, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN UKA FOR KNEE OA. DURING THE SURGERY, THE INSERT COULD NOT BE INSERTED. ALTHOUGH THE IMPLANT WAS CLEANSED AND INSPECTED, NO ABNORMALITIES WERE FOUND. THE SURGEON TRIED SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, IT COULD NOT BE INSERTED. THERE WAS AN IMPLANT FOR ANOTHER CASE, AND IT WAS USED FOR THIS PROCEDURE. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21253391 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER devices
- R3 71363077Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER461 reports
- NA 71364009Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER174 reports
- JOURNEY 74012415Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012416Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER163 reports
- JOURNEY 74012414Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER129 reports
- GENESIS II 71440194Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER114 reports
- GENESIS II 71440842Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER113 reports
- JOURNEY 74018901Smith & Nephew, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, KNEE, FEMOROTIBIAL, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, CEMENTED, METAL/POLYMER106 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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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