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510(k) · Cleared

Recalled · Class II · 2013

Depuy Sigma Tibial Inserts

K033272510(k) TraditionalCleared Feb 5, 2004118-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3560Recalls 51

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer

Cleared on Feb 5, 2004 as substantially equivalent to K943462 (Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc., 1994) and 3 other predicates after a 118-day review. Its family tree reaches back 1 generation to 1994. 351 later devices descend from it. It has been recalled 51 times.

Decided
Feb 5, 2004
Review
118 days
Class
Class II
Product code
JWH
Recalls
51
Predicates
4

Its longest line of descent runs back 1 generation to K943462 (1994). 4 ancestors in all. 351 later devices descend from it, 4 citing it directly.

Other ancestors, by year clearedDescendants, by year cleared 1997: 1 other ancestor1996: 1 other ancestor1995: 1 other ancestor2011: 6 descendants cleared2024: 37 descendants cleared2004: 1 descendant cleared2009: 5 descendants cleared2006: 2 descendants cleared2010: 3 descendants cleared2005: 1 descendant cleared2014: 8 descendants cleared2012: 3 descendants cleared2015: 18 descendants cleared2016: 19 descendants cleared2020: 29 descendants cleared2019: 29 descendants cleared2026: 33 descendants cleared2021: 31 descendants cleared2013: 7 descendants cleared2008: 1 descendant cleared2007: 2 descendants cleared2017: 13 descendants cleared2023: 32 descendants cleared2025: 31 descendants cleared2018: 13 descendants cleared2022: 27 descendants clearedK943462 · Darwin Knee System · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1994 · recalled1990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generationDescendants, by generation 1 generation back: 3 other ancestors 1 generation forward: 4 descendants2 generations forward: 14 descendants3 generations forward: 42 descendants4 generations forward: 47 descendants5 generations forward: 58 descendants6 generations forward: 72 descendants7 generations forward: 51 descendants8 generations forward: 30 descendants9 generations forward: 12 descendants10 generations forward: 15 descendants11 generations forward: 5 descendants12 generations forward: 1 descendant K943462 · Darwin Knee System · Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1994 · recalled0+5+10
  1. Root · 1 generation backK943462 Darwin Knee SystemJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc. · 1994 · Recalled
  2. This deviceK033272 Depuy Sigma Tibial InsertsDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2004
  3. Descendant · cites it directly · 324 of its ownK040166 Depuy Sigma XLK Tibial InsertsDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2004
  4. Descendant · 2 generations on · 158 of its ownK052472 Depuy Global Shoulder Crosslink GlenoidDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2005
  5. Descendant · 2 generations on · 114 of its ownK101433 Depuy Attune Knee SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2010
  6. Descendant · 3 generations on · 75 of its ownK092122 Global Shoulder Steptech Anchor Peg GlenoidDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2009
  7. Descendant · 2 generations on · 61 of its ownK061648 Depuy Graduated Compartmental Knee (GCK)DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2006 · Recalled

Showing 5 of 351 descendants. See all descendants

Descendants cleared per year

2004: 12005: 12006: 22007: 22008: 12009: 52010: 32011: 62012: 32013: 72014: 82015: 182016: 192017: 132018: 132019: 292020: 292021: 312022: 272023: 322024: 372025: 312026: 33
2004high 37 (2024) · low 1 (2004)2026

Most influential descendants

Showing 5 of 351 · See all
  • K040166Depuy Sigma XLK Tibial InsertsDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2004 · cites it directly324descendants
  • K052472Depuy Global Shoulder Crosslink GlenoidDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2005 · 2 generations on158descendants
  • K101433Depuy Attune Knee SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2010 · 2 generations on114descendants
  • K092122Global Shoulder Steptech Anchor Peg GlenoidDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2009 · 3 generations on75descendants
  • K061648Depuy Graduated Compartmental Knee (GCK)DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2006 · 2 generations on61descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−1K943462Darwin Knee SystemJohnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.19948
0 (this device)K033272Depuy Sigma Tibial InsertsDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2004—
+1K040166Depuy Sigma XLK Tibial InsertsDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2004—
+2K052472Depuy Global Shoulder Crosslink GlenoidDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2005—
+2K101433Depuy Attune Knee SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2010—
+3K092122Global Shoulder Steptech Anchor Peg GlenoidDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2009—
+2K061648Depuy Graduated Compartmental Knee (GCK)DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.20061

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
199510
199610
199710

Descendants by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
200410
200510
200620
200720
200810
200950
201030
201160
201230
201370
201480
2015180
2016190
2017130
2018130
2019290
2020290
2021310
2022270
2023320
2024370
2025310
2026330
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K033272, 1994–2026Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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What was it cleared against? (4)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K943462Darwin Knee System
Summary page 1
…IVALENT DEVICES: Johnson & Johnson Professional, Inc. (now DePuy) Darwin Knee System - K943462, K9500110, K961685, K971 189 DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The DePuy Sigma Tibial Inserts ar…
Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.19948
*K950010Darwin Knee System (Cruciate Substituting) Porous Coated and Non-Porous Coated
Summary page 1
…re posterior lipped, cruciate retaining or stabilized UHMWPE tibial inserts with thle same articular surface and basic geometry as the tibial inserts cleared in K943462, K9500 10, K96 1685 and K971 189. Compared to the predicate inserts, the Sigma inserts have a larger distal mating surface to provide a tig…
Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.199516
*K961685P.F.C. Cruciate Retaining Knee System (Size 1.5)
Summary page 1
…ohnson Professional, Inc. (now DePuy) Darwin Knee System - K943462, K9500110, K961685, K971 189 DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The DePuy Sigma Tibial Inserts are posterior lipped, cruciate retaining or stabilized UHMWPE tibia…
Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.19967
*K971189P.F.C. Sigma Knee System (Size 1.5)
Summary page 1
…ofessional, Inc. (now DePuy) Darwin Knee System - K943462, K9500110, K961685, K971 189 DEVICE DESCRIPTION: The DePuy Sigma Tibial Inserts are posterior lipped, cruciate retaining or stabilized UHMWPE tibial inserts…
Johnson & Johnson Professionals, Inc.1997—

Also cleared against K943462: 11 other devices →

What descends from it? (351)

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4 later devices cite it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.

NumberDeviceApplicantDecidedDescendants
K040166Depuy Sigma XLK Tibial InsertsDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.2004324
K090705Balanced Knee System Ultracongruent Tibial InsertOrtho Development Corp.200942
K111433Depuy Sttune (TM) PS Knee SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.201139
K241000ATTUNE™ Revision Knee System; DePuy Knee Prosthesis System Universal Stem Extensions and…Depuy Ireland UC20240

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

Recalls of this device

DateClassRecallRoot causeReason
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0418-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0421-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0419-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0417-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0416-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0420-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0412-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0422-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0414-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0415-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0413-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
Nov 18, 2013Class IIZ-0423-2014Device DesignDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. is issuing a voluntary device correction of the HP M.B.T. Keel Punch Knee Instrument because of the potential for tabs on the connection end to fracture and be left in the patient.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1183-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1178-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1169-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1182-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1174-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1173-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1159-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1188-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1190-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1177-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1165-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1181-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1167-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1168-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1155-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1184-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1192-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1180-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1179-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1191-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1175-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1154-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1186-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1189-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1176-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1166-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1162-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1172-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1158-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1187-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1164-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1161-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1170-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1185-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1160-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1171-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1163-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.
May 26, 2005Not classifiedZ-1156-05OtherAn incomplete seal on the inner pouch allows exposure to oxygen, which may result in oxidation and would affect long-term performance of the implant.

The 5 latest of 50 recalls; the web page lists all.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • 3 of the 4 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • Of its descendants, K040166 (DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., 2004) has gone furthest, with 324 descendants of its own.
  • 11 other devices also cite its predicate K943462.

How does its category compare?

All JWH devices

JWH Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.

FDA decisions per year · JWH

20in 2025

2007: 182008: 172009: 112010: 192011: 252012: 332013: 312014: 332015: 272016: 182017: 252018: 252019: 282020: 222021: 242022: 172023: 202024: 192025: 202026 (partial year): 12
2007high 33 (2012) · low 11 (2009)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · JWH

55in 2025

2007: 74 days median2008: 81 days median2009: 168 days median2010: 85 days median2011: 87 days median2012: 85 days median2013: 128 days median2014: 98 days median2015: 87 days median2016: 88 days median2017: 118 days median2018: 90 days median2019: 133 days median2020: 59 days median2021: 61 days median2022: 56 days median2023: 57 days median2024: 89 days median2025: 55 days median2026 (partial year): 63 days median
2007high 168 (2009) · low 55 (2025)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · JWH

2in 2025

2007: 142008: 102009: 1092010: 322011: 272012: 852013: 312014: 132015: 112016: 172017: 612018: 142019: 52020: 22021: 82022: 122023: 672024: 72025: 22026 (partial year): 4
2007high 109 (2009) · low 2 (2020)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · JWH

9,306in 2025

2007: 1,3052008: 1,4832009: 1,8702010: 3,2862011: 5,1332012: 5,2032013: 6,1352014: 6,7222015: 6,8812016: 7,5862017: 12,2632018: 14,0712019: 14,9872020: 12,5922021: 9,4082022: 8,3642023: 8,9472024: 10,8282025: 9,306
2007high 14,987 (2019) · low 1,305 (2007)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code JWH, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
20071874141,305
20081781101,483
2009111681091,870
20101985323,286
20112587275,133
20123385855,203
201331128316,135
20143398136,722
20152787116,881
20161888177,586
2017251186112,263
201825901414,071
201928133514,987
20202259212,592
2021246189,408
20221756128,364
20232057678,947
20241989710,828
2025205529,306
202612634—

What is it indicated for?

The Sigma Tibial Inserts are intended for use in total knee replacement surgery for patients suffering from severe pain and disability due to permanent structural damage resulting from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, collagen disorders, pseudogout, trauma or failed prior surgical intervention.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

Also cleared against K943462

11 other devices cite the same predicate.

  • K241000ATTUNE™ Revision Knee System; DePuy Knee Prosthesis System Universal Stem Extensions and Universal Femoral…Depuy Ireland UC · 2024
  • K193057ATTUNE All-Polyethylene TibiaDepuy Ireland UC · 2020
  • K182301PFC SIGMA Knee SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2019
  • K150496Total Knee Arthroplasty SystemResponsive Orthopedics, LLC · 201512 recalls
  • K101433Depuy Attune Knee SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2010
  • K082500Depuy Sigma CR-F Femoral ComponentDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2008

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361 FDA decisions under this applicant name. See the company

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  • K252887DePuy ATTUNE™ Knee SystemDePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 2026

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510(k) Report. “K033272: Depuy Sigma Tibial Inserts.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K033272

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