LCSRecalls & reported problems across all models

Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 45 models in the FDA device registry

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports: 91
Deaths reported: 0
Injuries reported: 45
Recalls: 0

We found 45 models of LCS by Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 91 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 9, 2017 and Mar 24, 2026 — classified as 45 injuries, 46 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (43 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Reports received per month, all models

Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported LCS problems

Device problems

Naturally Worn43
Break17
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem13
Scratched Material5
Fitting Problem4
Connection Problem3
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size3
Material Deformation3

Patient problems

No Consequences Or Impact To Patient27
Insufficient Information22
Pain18
No Code Available11
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
Not Applicable6
Joint Laxity5
Ambulation or Postural Difficulties2

LCS models

45 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

LCS 2267-77-000
IMPACTOR
17 reports
LCS 1178-20-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
5 reports
LCS 1178-24-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
4 reports
LCS 1278-24-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
4 reports
LCS 2267-44-000
GAUGE, DEPTH
4 reports
LCS 1278-24-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
3 reports
LCS 1278-68-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
3 reports
LCS 2267-26-000
TEMPLATE
3 reports
LCS 1178-26-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1180-27-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1278-05-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1278-14-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1278-20-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1278-52-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1278-56-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1278-57-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 1290-05-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
2 reports
LCS 2178-30-121
TEMPLATE
2 reports
LCS 2267-27-000
TEMPLATE
2 reports
LCS 1178-21-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1178-28-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1178-29-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1178-61-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-06-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-07-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-16-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-20-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-21-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-25-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-51-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-53-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-62-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-64-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-67-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-83-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1278-86-025
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1290-02-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 1290-14-000
Prosthesis, knee, patellofemorotibial, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, mobile bearing
1 report
LCS 2178-43-015
TEMPLATE
1 report
LCS 2267-28-000
TEMPLATE
1 report
LCS 2267-29-000
TEMPLATE
1 report
LCS 2267-31-000
TEMPLATE
1 report
LCS 2277-10-000
INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC
1 report
LCS 2497-65-000
TEMPLATE
1 report
LCS 9505-03-013
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
1 report

Recent LCS adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

InjuryMar 24, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LCS DEEP DISH MB INSERT + LCS COMPLETE PAT NEED TO BE CHANGED DUE TO LENGTH OF STAY AND WEAR. PATIENT HAD PREVIOUSLY HAD AN INLAY CHANGE AND PATELLA RESURFACING IN 2008 OR 2009.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24673733 ↗
InjuryFeb 6, 2026Naturally Worn
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE AFFECTED SIDE INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT IS THE RIGHT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Pain
MAUDE report 24277888 ↗
InjuryJan 29, 2026Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED A LCS RP DD INLAY AND 3 PEG PATELLA NEEDS TO BE CHANGED DUE TO BROKEN POLY AT THE PATELLA. ADDITIONALLY, IMPLANTS ARE WORN OUT, BECAUSE OF LONG IMPLANTATION DURATION. REVISION SURGERY IS PLANNED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 24215412 ↗
InjuryJul 15, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY DUE TO POLY WEAR.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22505451 ↗
InjuryJul 9, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
SURGEON IS ORDERING A PATIENT SPECIFIC KNEE-INLAY FOR A PLANNED REVISION BECAUSE OF NORMAL AND EXPECTED WEAR LEFT SIDE. THERE HAS BEEN NO ALLEGATION OF ANY PRODUCT DEFICIENCY. DOI: 1999. DOR: PLANNED TO TAKE PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22460906 ↗
InjuryJan 15, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2008, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A TKA WITH LCS FOR RIGHT KNEE OA. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITHOUT ANY SURGICAL DELAY. AFTER SURGERY, THE PATIENT COMPLAINED OF PAIN. THE MENISCAL BEARING APPEARED TO BE DISLOCATED FORWARD. ON (B)(6) 2024, A REVISION SURGERY WAS PERFORMED. ALL THE LCS IMPLANTS WERE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH OTHER MANUFACTURER¿S IMPLANTS. THE REMOVED INSERT HAD DELAMINATION DAMAGE AT THE EDGES.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Pain
MAUDE report 21158116 ↗
InjuryDec 9, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WILL BE REVISING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT KNEES AND EXCHANGING THE POLYETHYLENE INSERTS WHEN CUSTOM REPLACEMENTS BECOME AVAILABLE. THE IMPLANTS HAVE RUN THEIR COURSE - 29 YEARS. DOI: (B)(6) 1995: PATIENT RECEIVED A RIGHT LCS TKA TO TREAT JUVENILE RA AND OA.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20880170 ↗
MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LCS IMPACTORS ARE WORN OUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20385487 ↗
MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LCS IMPACTORS ARE WORN OUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20385482 ↗
MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Material Deformation; Naturally Worn; Material Deformation; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT LCS IMPACTORS ARE WORN OUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20385476 ↗
InjuryOct 1, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO UNSTABLE KNEE. SURGEON SWAPPED POLY AND PATELLA. NO LOT NUMBERS AVAILABLE. DOI: UNKNOWN, DOR: (B)(6) 2024 , AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 20346862 ↗
InjuryOct 1, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED: A. WAS THERE ANY ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES THAT AFFECTED THE PATIENT BECAUSE OF THE REPORTED EVENT? - NO. B. WHAT WAS THE ALLEGATION AGAINST THE REPORTED PRODUCT? ¿ NOT SURE. C. HAS THERE BEEN A REMOVAL/ REVISION SURGERY? - NO. D. WHAT IS THE AFFECTED SIDE INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT AND WHAT WAS THE EVENT DATE? - INFORMATION BELOW. JOINT: KNEE. SIDE: LEFT. PATIENT PROCEDURE: PRIMARY TOTAL PROSTHETIC REPLACEMENT NOT USING CEMENT OP DATE: (B)(6) 2009.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20344521 ↗
InjurySep 30, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
REVISION OF AN LCS MENISCAL BEARING IN PATIENT X NECESSARY DUE TO WEAR OF THE INSERT. REVISION IS NOT PLANNED YET.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20332605 ↗
InjuryAug 29, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON UNKNOWN DATE, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A SURGERY VIA TKA. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO SURGICAL DELAY. AFTER THE SURGERY, IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIBIAL INSERT WAS SCHEDULED FOR REVISION DUE TO AGE-RELATED DETERIORATION. A SPECIFIC DATE FOR THE REVISION HAS NOT YET BEEN SET. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20096381 ↗
InjuryJul 12, 2024Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO POLY CHANGED FOR WEAR. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2024. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT KNEE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19731777 ↗

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Sources and updates

Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
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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