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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Power Problem (3010)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/20/2021

Event Type  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 low and the switch was damaged.The motor and switch were replaced and resolved the reported issue.Device is used for treatment.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.It was noted the device has not been returned regularly for recommended annual pm.The event is confirmed.

Event Description

It was reported that during an operation the dermatome works constantly after connecting it with the powering unit, there is a loose connection to the power supply all the time.Investigation found the motor speed was low.No adverse event was reported as a result of this malfunction.

• Brand Name: HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME
• Type of Device: DERMATOME
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 12438902
• MDR Text Key: 270301449
• Report Number: 0001526350-2021-00998
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/08/2021
• 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: 31191000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/13/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/1996
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1