MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/07/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Once the investigation is complete, a follow up/final report will be submitted.Telephone number: (b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that the handpiece works intermittently.There are problems with start up.When the head is touched, the unit starts and works correctly.After several trials (with no blade) the rollers stalls again.Restart when touched.Initially issue noted during surgery, verified and confirmed in technical dept.No adverse consequences reported.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined the motor speed was high.The motor was replaced and resolved the reported issue.Device is used for treatment.Review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and 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 cannot be confirmed.

Event Description

No additional event information.

• Brand Name: HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME
• Type of Device: DERMATOME
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• MDR Report Key: 11222425
• MDR Text Key: 228495686
• Report Number: 0001526350-2021-00079
• 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: 05/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 00882100100
• Device Lot Number: 64479151
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/25/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/04/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/04/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1