JuggerStitchRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 4 models of JuggerStitch by Biomet Orthopedics, LLC in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 454 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 14, 2019 and Sep 10, 2026 — classified as 33 injuries, 421 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (191 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported JuggerStitch problems

JuggerStitch models

4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• JuggerStitch® 110024773

  Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue
  397 reports
• JuggerStitch® 110024772

  Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue
  36 reports
• JuggerStitch® 110024773N

  Fastener, fixation, nondegradable, soft tissue
  20 reports
• JuggerStitch® 110031679

  Accessories, arthroscopic
  1 report

Recent JuggerStitch adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, 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 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Fracture

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50552650 ↗
• 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 30, 2026Premature Activation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE MENISCAL REPAIR, A CURVED MENISCAL REPAIR DEVICE BROKE INTRA-OPERATIVELY AND THE SUTURE BROKE. NO FRAGMENTS WERE RETAINED. HOWEVER, AFTER PRODUCT RETURN AND INVESTIGATION WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE HAD PREMATURELY DEPLOYED. 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 25665984 ↗
• 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 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 15, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF A PROCEDURE, THE JUGGERSTITCH WAS TESTED ON A SILICONE MENISCUS. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE FIRST IMPLANT, VERY HEAVY PRESSURE ON THE IMPLANT'S TRIGGER HAD TO BE USED AND PUSHING OUT THE FIRST IMPLANT WAS DIFFICULT. THE USER HEARD A CREAKING SOUND AS THE FIRST SHOT WAS ATTEMPTED AND EVENTUALLY THE FIRST ANCHOR CAME OUT, BUT WAS NOTED TO BE VERY THICK, FRAYED, AND SHORT. INSTALLING THE SECOND ANCHOR REQUIRED LESS EFFORT; IT LOOKED BETTER AND WAS NOTED TO BE LONGER THAN THE FIRST, THINNER, AND SMOOTHER. WHEN TIGHTENING THE ANCHOR, IT WAS NOTED TO BE RELUCTANT TO TAKE SHAPE, REQUIRING SOME EFFORT AND FELT AS THOUGH IT'S NOT TIGHTENING PROPERLY AND WAS TRYING TO COME OUT WITHOUT DEFORMING. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25185163 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 8, 2026Difficult or Delayed Activation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON TRIED TO INSERT THE ANCHOR AND THE ANCHOR WAS MISFIRED. ANOTHER JUGGER STITCH OF A DIFFERENT BATCH WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. 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 25123889 ↗
• 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 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 17, 2026Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IMPLANTATION, THE SECOND PART DID NOT COME OUT. THE EVENT OCCURRED INTRA-OPERATIVELY WHILE ATTEMPTING TO IMPLANT THE SECOND COMPONENT, AND THE IMPLANT WAS USED FOLLOWING THE SURGICAL TECHNIQUE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24622791 ↗

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