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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Output below Specifications (3004)

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/20/2020

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 device has low speed and appears to not evenly take skin after surgery.No additional skin graft was needed.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.Review of the most recent repair record determined that the motor did not run smoothly and the depth bar had side play.The unit was recalibrated and the motor was replaced and resolved the reported issue.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: 10919589
• MDR Text Key: 218695188
• Report Number: 0001526350-2020-00994
• 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: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/06/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2020
• 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: 32994000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/18/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1