MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME; EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Unstable (1667); Calibration Problem (2890); Material Deformation (2976); Power Problem (3010)

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

Event Date 10/01/2021

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 machined head was damaged, the motor speed was unstable, a screw was worn, and the device was out of calibration.The machined head, pin, motor, screw, shaft bearings and sleeve bearings 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 there is a motor issue; calibration issue; damaged machined head.The event occurred during preventative maintenance.Investigation found the motor speed was unstable.No adverse event was reported as a result of this malfunction.

• Brand Name: HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME
• Type of Device: EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT
• 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: 12983965
• MDR Text Key: 282333692
• Report Number: 0001526350-2021-01346
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375994
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375994(11)151105(10)63196905
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2021
• 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: 63196905
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/01/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/05/2015
• 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