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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

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

Event Date 12/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the unit was in need of repair.This was found during the cleaning process and there was no patient involvement.Upon evaluation of the device it was found that the rpms of the device were erratic.No other adverse events were reported along with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint has been recorded under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined the insulation of the cable was damaged, unit out of calibration, and motor speed unstable.The motor, bearings, and plug were replaced and resolved the reported issue.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• 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: 13839613
• MDR Text Key: 287533424
• Report Number: 0001526350-2022-00256
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375994
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375994(11)180821(10)64063483
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2022
• 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: 64063483
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/31/2022
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/21/2018
• 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