JuggerStitch® 110024773NRecalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant
All models of JuggerStitch (4)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 20
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 20 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868575068), received between Sep 4, 2024 and Sep 10, 2026 — classified as 20 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult or Delayed Activation” (14 reports).
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 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult or Delayed Activation14
- Fracture5
- Activation Problem1
- Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem1
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions19
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 20 most recent of 20 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
It was reported that an anchor didn't deploy during surgery. The correct surgical technique was used. No complications, injuries, or surgical interventions were reported, and the procedure was completed with an alternate device. It was reported that no further information is available.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50712850 ↗MalfunctionAug 26, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
It was reported that during a procedure, the part that pushes the anchor out was noted to be stick and wouldn't work. No patient consequences were reported as a result of the event. Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50452225 ↗MalfunctionAug 24, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 50418804 ↗MalfunctionJul 29, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
It was reported that resistance was encountered when operating the lever, and the anchor could not be withdrawn from the device. It was confirmed that the suture was tangled inside. No further event information is available at the time of this report.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50077324 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE¿S ACTIVATION BUTTON WAS DIFFICULT TO ADVANCE AND THE FIRST ANCHOR DID NOT DEPLOY. THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED INTRA-OPERATIVELY DURING ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT. A BACKUP DEVICE OF THE SAME PRODUCT WAS PREPARED AND USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE, RESULTING IN APPROXIMATELY UP TO 15 MINUTES OF DELAY. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25609090 ↗MalfunctionJun 24, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE DEVICE¿S BLACK BUTTON WAS DIFFICULT TO ADVANCE AND THE FIRST ANCHOR COULD NOT BE DEPLOYED, SO A BACKUP DEVICE OF THE SAME PRODUCT WAS USED. THE ISSUE WAS IDENTIFIED INTRA-OPERATIVELY, AND PREPARATION OF THE BACKUP DEVICE RESULTED IN APPROXIMATELY UP TO 15 MINUTES OF SURGICAL DELAY. THERE WERE NO KNOWN IMPACTS OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25609047 ↗MalfunctionJun 10, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE SUTURES OF THE DEVICE BECAME TANGLED AFTER DEPLOYMENT OF THE SECOND ANCHOR, AND THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, AFTER THE SURGEON PUSHED OUT THE SECOND ANCHOR, THE SUTURES BECAME TANGLED. THE SURGEON REMOVED THE DEVICE AND ALL ASSOCIATED PRODUCT FROM THE PATIENT, RESULTING IN AN INTRA-OPERATIVE DELAY OF APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. THE PATIENT HAD NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25462735 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE IMPLANT DID NOT DEPLOY THE SECOND SUTURE. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE APPEARED TO BE STUCK IN THE DEPTH GAGE AND ALL COMPONENTS WERE REMOVED BEFORE THE SURGERY WAS CONTINUED. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT AND ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25233114 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE ANCHOR OF THE DEVICE DID NOT PUSH OUT NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25231134 ↗MalfunctionApr 13, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, TWO SUTURE ANCHORS MALFUNCTIONED: ONE FAILED TO TIGHTEN WHEN TENSION WAS APPLIED TO THE BLUE/WHITE STRAND, AND ANOTHER FAILED TO SET AFTER THE BLACK SLIDER WAS ADVANCED, WITH THE DEPLOYMENT SLIDER UNABLE TO BE RETRACTED. THE EVENTS OCCURRED INTRA-OPERATIVELY DURING ANCHOR DEPLOYMENT AND TENSIONING. THIS EVENT IS FOR THE ANCHOR NOT DEPLOYING AND THE ANCHOR NOT TENSIONING WILL BE COVERED IN A LINKED REPORT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24856768 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN INSTRUMENT BROKE INSIDE THE KNEE DURING AN ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION WITH MENISCUS REPAIR. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24068814 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23990710 ↗MalfunctionDec 31, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23934362 ↗MalfunctionJun 2, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER THE PACKAGING WAS OPENED FOR THE PRODUCT IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE THE NEEDLE FRACTURED ON THE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORTED IMPACT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22126258 ↗MalfunctionApr 1, 2025Difficult or Delayed Activation; Difficult or Delayed Activation
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21739340 ↗MalfunctionMar 11, 2025Difficult or Delayed Activation; Difficult or Delayed Activation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON TRIED TO DEPLOY THE FIRST ANCHOR BUT IT DID NOT WORK AND ENDED UP PULLING EVERYTHING OUT. ADDITIONALLY IT WAS NOTED A WIRE IS ALSO STICKING OUT OF THE DEVICE BUT THIS WAS NOTICED AFTER EVERYTHING WAS PULLED OUT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH A SECOND DEVICE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21577136 ↗MalfunctionOct 11, 2024Difficult or Delayed Activation; Difficult or Delayed Activation
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20428920 ↗MalfunctionSep 19, 2024Difficult or Delayed Activation; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem; Difficult or Delayed Activation; Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A MENISCAL REPAIR PROCEDURE, THE SUTURING DEVICE ANCHOR DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CORRECT SURGICAL TECHNIQUE WAS USED, AND AN ALTERNATE DEVICE WAS SUCCESSFULLY USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT DELAY. NO COMPLICATIONS, INJURIES, OR SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS WERE REQUIRED DUE TO THIS MALFUNCTION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20263341 ↗MalfunctionSep 17, 2024Activation Problem; Activation Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE REGARDING THE INCIDENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20238141 ↗MalfunctionSep 4, 2024Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE THE SURGEON WAS DEPLOYING THE ANCHOR THE NEEDLE FRACTURED FROM THE DEVICE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF FOREIGN BODY RETAINED OR HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20135862 ↗
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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 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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