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NCT Number: NCT04228367

JuggerStitch Post Market Clinical Follow-up Study

This study is a post-market follow-up study. The data collected from this study will serve the purpose of confirming the safety and performance of the JuggerStitch Device used for meniscal repair according to the product labelling (Instruction For Use).

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ramsay General de Sante - Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz - Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France

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About this study

This study is a post-market follow-up study to fulfil the post-market surveillance obligations according to Medical Device Directive and MEDDEV 2.12/2 and the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR 2017/745). The data collected from this study will serve the purpose of confirming the safety and performance of the JuggerStitch Device used for meniscal repair according to the product labelling (IFU).

The objectives of the study are to calculate the overall clinical success rate and the performance, and confirm the safety of the JuggerStitch Meniscal Repair Device. The primary endpoint of this study is defined by the absence of reoperation due to meniscal tear. This will be measured against the success criteria of the absence of reoperation in 90.2% of the cases at one year.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Subject qualifies for meniscal repair based on the physical exam and medical history and meets the approved indications for use of the study product;
  • Older than 18 years and skeletally mature;
  • Willing and able to comply with the study procedures;
  • Subject is capable of understanding the doctor's explanations, following his instructions and is able to participate in the follow-up program;
  • Subject is able to read and understand the informed consent form (ICF) and has voluntarily provided written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Meniscal tears in the avascular zone of meniscus;
  • Meniscal tears not suitable for repair because of the degree of damage(marked irregularity and complex tearing) to the meniscus body including degenerative, radial, horizontal cleavage and flap tears;
  • Presence of active infection;
  • If female, subject is pregnant;
  • Subject is vulnerable (prisoner, mentally incompetent or unable to understand what participation to the study entails, a known alcohol or drug abuser, anticipated to be non-compliant);
  • The subject is unwilling or unable to give consent or to comply with the follow-up program;
  • Subject meets any contraindications of the appropriate Instruction for Use.

Treatment and study plan

JuggerStitch Meniscal Repair Device

Device

Treatment of torn meniscus with JuggerStitch.

Primary outcomes

  1. Clinical Success

    Time frame: 1 year

    The absence of reoperation due to meniscal tear. This will be measured against the success criteria of the absence of reoperation in 90.2% of the cases at one year.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Monitoring of Adverse Events to confirm safety of the meniscal repair device

    Time frame: 1 year

    The safety of the system will be assessed by monitoring the frequency and incidence of adverse events

Other outcomes

  1. Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale

    Time frame: Pre-operatively, 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year post-surgery

    The scale is used to evaluate the outcomes of meniscus surgery. It consists of items that measure: pain, instability, locking, swelling, limp, stair climbing, squatting, and need for support. Lowest and highest scores are 0 and 100 (better), respectively.

  2. Tegner Activity Level Scale

    Time frame: Pre-operatively, 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year post-surgery

    The Tegner Activity Level Scale aims to provide a standardized method of grading work and sporting activities and complements Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale. The Scale is based on 10 levels with Level 10 being "Competitive Sports" and Level 0 being "Sick Leave".

  3. International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Evaluation Form (IKDC)

    Time frame: Pre-operatively, 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year post-surgery

    The IKDC is used to measure symptoms, function, and sports activity for people with meniscal injuries. Lowest and highest (better) scores are 0 and 100, respectively.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Lisa To

CONTACT

[email protected]

Nesma Bayrich, DDS

CONTACT

[email protected]

+41 793001484

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zimmer Biomet

Industry

Registry information

Official study title

JuggerStitch™ for Meniscal Repair Post Market Clinical Follow-up Study

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jan 14, 2020
Registry last updated
Nov 12, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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