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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

JUGGERKNOT IN¿GUIDE PUNCH, 2.9MM. The JuggerKnot 2.9mm In-Guide Punch is intended to be used to prepare a 2.9mm hole into bone in which the JuggerKnot 2.9mm Suture Anchor is to be placed. The JuggerKnot 2.9mm Suture Anchor is intended to be used to attach soft tissue to bone.

Z-2399-2012

August 14, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Biomet, Inc.
Event
Event 62391
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
62
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2399-2012

Official wording

Reason: Investigation found that the current design of the product allows the press-fit of the knob/shaft interface to be overcome by the impaction force of a mallet, causing the knob to potentially unfasten and slide down the shaft.

Code information: REF. 912064 LOT 121040, 497540, 839530

Distribution pattern: Nationwide Distribution-including the states of WA, IN, AK, PA, GA, SD, KS, NY, VA, AR, AL, OH, WI, MA, and CA.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Investigation found that the current design of the product allows the press-fit of the knob/shaft interface to be overcome by the impaction force of a mallet, causing the knob to potentially unfasten and slide down the shaft.