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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Corroded (1131); Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under cmp-(b)(4).Once an evaluation of this device is completed, a follow-up/final report will be submitted.Telephone number: (b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that the dermatome appeared "rusty" and the skin graft was not smooth during surgery, no harm or delay reported.No precise event date available.No adverse events were 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.The following sections have been updated: b5, d4, d10, g4, g7, h2, h3, h4, h6, h10.Review of the most recent repair record determined the motor speed was low and the ball plunger was damaged and the motor and plunger were replaced and resolved the reported issue.Device is used for treatment.Review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and no additional complaints for the reported part and lot combination.Complaints are monitored through monthly complaint review in order to identify potential adverse trends.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.The event is confirmed.

Event Description

No additional event 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: 10854967
• MDR Text Key: 216965851
• Report Number: 0001526350-2020-00969
• 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,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2020
• 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: 64277076
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1