The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2949-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

DePuy P.F.C. SIGMA Revision Knee Distal Augment Recall

DePuy Orthopaedics is recalling one P.F.C. SIGMA Revision Knee System Distal Augment because it may be missing the screw/collet assembly. The device was not distributed in the United States.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the defect involves a missing component in a medical device. No injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, and the distribution was limited to one unit in a foreign country, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is recalling one unit of the P.F.C. SIGMA Revision Knee System Distal Augment, Model Number 960830. The recall is being conducted because the unit may be missing the screw/collet assembly.

The affected device is identified by Lot C2KJ24 and GTIN 10603295234135. According to the source text, the devices were not distributed in the United States. The devices were distributed to Great Britain.

The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers or healthcare providers on how to handle the recalled unit, nor does it report any injuries or illnesses associated with the defect.

The recalled product

Product
P.F.C. SIGMA Revision Knee System Distal Augment, Model Number 960830
Affected units
1

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot: C2KJ24
  • GTIN: 10603295234135

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.