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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Structural Problem (2506); Naturally Worn (2988); Power Problem (3010)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined that the unit's motor speed was low, the needle bearing was worn and a width plate screw was missing.The bearing, motor, and screw were replaced and resolved the reported issue.Device is used for treatment.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.

Event Description

It was reported that the device was sent in for maintenance and found in need of repair with the following diagnosis: missing width plate screw need to be replaced; worn needle bearing need to be replaced; defective motor need to be replaced.Investigation found the motor speed was low.No adverse event was reported as a result of this malfunction.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR 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: 12561032
• MDR Text Key: 274230382
• Report Number: 0001526350-2021-01105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375901
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375901(11)160929(10)63415169
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• 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: 09/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/01/2021
• 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: 00880100100
• Device Lot Number: 63415169
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/18/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/29/2016
• 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