MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIPTIGHT FIXATION SYSTEM ANKLE SYNDESMOSIS; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	909857
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, the blue/white sutures broke off at the button while attempting to secure ziptight button down.It was noted the button had yet to reach the plate and everything was removed without issue and a new one implanted without incident.No patient consequences were reported as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in canada.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual inspection of returned device confirms that the sutures are broken at the top hat button.The k-wire, drill bit, toggle button, cannulated drill, trocar and saddle were not returned.Item and lot numbers are not confirmed to match the complaint as there was no packaging returned.No damage is noted on the top hat button.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is confirmed by returned device.If any further information 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 further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ZIPTIGHT FIXATION SYSTEM ANKLE SYNDESMOSIS
• 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: 21708302
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-00855
• Device Sequence Number: 4656781
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304475854
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304475854(17)280928(10)0002554583
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083070
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/19/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 909857
• Device Lot Number: 0002554583
• 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: 03/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/27/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/28/2023
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown