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

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under cmp-(b)(4).G2, country event occurred in: canada.The product is in the process of being evaluated by zimmer biomet.Once the product investigation has been completed, a follow up/final report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during acl reconstruction surgery that the juggerstitch did not properly fire.There was no reported harm or injury and no reported delay.The surgery was completed using another juggerstitch and the patient did not retain any foreign particle.Due diligence is complete.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under cmp-(b)(4).Visual examination of the returned product identified the sutures and both anchors were out of the needle and the suture is stained/discolored and damaged from use.The device has been cycled 2 times and the flexible sleeve is positioned at the tip of the needle.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event could not be confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information is available regarding the incident.

• Brand Name: JUGGERSTITCH CURVED IMPLANT
• Common Device Name: 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: 20428920
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02407
• Device Sequence Number: 8488045
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868575068
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868575068(17)290513(10)0946651
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K191459
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/18/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 110024773N
• Device Lot Number: 0946651
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose