MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. JUGGERSTITCH MENISCAL REPAIR DEVICE CURVED; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 110024773

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/22/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a procedure, the green handle of the device fractured during use.It was noted that the black button was hard to be pushed forward compared to how it normally is, so the anchor was difficult to deploy.There was a small delay in order to prepare a backup to complete the surgery, but no patient consequences or harm were reported as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).E1: full establishment name - (b)(6) hospital.G2: foreign - event occurred in japan.Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: JUGGERSTITCH MENISCAL REPAIR DEVICE CURVED
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 19003093
• MDR Text Key: 338909373
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-00895
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304690073
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304690073(17)280725(10)66111235
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K191459
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 110024773
• Device Lot Number: 66111235
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/25/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/23/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose