MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. JUGGERKNOT SHANK DRILL BIT; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	912036R
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial procedure to repair an unstable joint, the jugger knot shank bit was used with the reusable curved guide.Subsequently, the tip of the shank bit had fractured.A second shank bit was used and also fractured.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).D10: item# 912036r; lot# 0002544082.G2: foreign - event occurred in colombia.H6: proposed component code - mechanical (g04) drill.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 which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report 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; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10.Visual examination of the returned product identified both drill bits have fractured.Dimensional analysis was performed was conforming to print specifications.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined at this time.The complaint was confirmed.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: JUGGERKNOT SHANK DRILL BIT
• 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: 22330815
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-01859
• Device Sequence Number: 9354892
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868561344
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868561344(17)330825(10)0002544082
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150768
• 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): 03/10/2026

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: 912036R
• Device Lot Number: 0002544082
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/13/2025
• 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: 06/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NARRATIVE IN H11.
• Patient Sex: Female