MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Output Problem (3005)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/15/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Once the investigation is completed, a follow-up/final report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery the dermatome is taking a thicker graft than what is indicated on the setting lever.There was no harm or delay that occurred during the event and there was no impact or damage to the graph.No adverse event was reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.Review of the most recent repair record determined that the unit was out of calibration and the motor had a low rpm.The motor was replaced and the unit was recalibrated, and resolved the reported issue.Review of the previous repair record identified unrelated repairs to the reported event.The device was tested and found to be functioning to specifications prior to release to the customer.Device is used for treatment.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.

Event Description

There is no additional information.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME
• Type of Device: DERMATOME
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• MDR Report Key: 10391581
• MDR Text Key: 202399421
• Report Number: 0001526350-2020-00669
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/03/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/11/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00880100100
• Device Lot Number: 63392275
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/17/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1