ZIPTIGHT FIXATION SYSTEM 909857Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2
All models of ZIPTIGHT FIXATION SYSTEM (4)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00880304475854), received between Mar 27, 2025 and Mar 27, 2025 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).
8 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K083070, K130033); they may or may not involve this specific model.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 27, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21708302 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K083070, K130033. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0212-2026 · Sep 23, 2025 · Open, ClassifiedBIOMET ZipTight, Acute AC Joint Implant, Single Ziploop , Model/Catalog Number: 904834; Fixation System for AC Joint Repair
- Z-0818-2018 · Aug 22, 2017 · TerminatedZiptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation Device, Titanium Implant Titanium Implant for surgical repairs of soft tissue.
- Z-1828-2016 · Apr 1, 2016 · TerminatedVarious trauma and sports medicine instruments and implants. Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue.
- Z-1363-2015 · Feb 26, 2015 · TerminatedToggleLoc; fastener, fixation, non degradable, soft tissue; Artificial Ligament Fixation Device #7 PE Ziploop Extended Toggleloc Product Usage: The Toggleloc System is a non-resor
- Z-1952-2010 · Mar 31, 2010 · TerminatedArtificial ligament fixation device # 7PE ZIPLOOP Extended Toggle, Sterile, REF 904755, Biomet Sports Medicine Warsaw, IN. Intended for soft tissue to bone fixation.
- Z-1953-2010 · Mar 31, 2010 · TerminatedToggleloc Artificial ligament fixation device ZIPLOOP Technology Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 909848, Biomet Sports Medicine Warsaw, IN. Intended for soft tissue to bone fixation.
- Z-0560-2010 · Nov 10, 2009 · TerminatedToggleloc System, Biomet Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation System - SS with Ziploop Technology, polyethylene/polypropylene/ polyester/ stainless steel, sterile Biomet Sports Medi
- Z-0559-2010 · Nov 10, 2009 · TerminatedToggleloc System, Biomet Ziptight Ankle Syndesmosis Fixation System - Titanium with Ziploop Technology, polyethylene/polypropylene/ polyester/TI-6AL-4V alloy/S.S., sterile Biomet S
Other FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE devices
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228151Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1,686 reports
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228152Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE1,398 reports
- OMNISPAN ORTHOCORD 228142Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE932 reports
- FOOTPRINT 72202901Smith & Nephew, Inc. · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE721 reports
- RIGIDLOOP 232447Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE633 reports
- Arthrex® AR-3636Arthrex, Inc. · Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue624 reports
- OMNISPAN ORTHOCORD 228141Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE609 reports
- TRUESPAN ORTHOCORD 228162Medos International Sàrl · FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE460 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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