MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME; DERMATOME, PNEUMATICALLY-POWERED

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The results of the investigation are as follows: review of the most recent repair record determined he motor speeds were low and erratic, the calibration was out at the 0 reading, and the control bar and head were damaged; however, the repair was not completed because the customer denied the repair quote - returned to customer unrepaired.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 will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the unit was found in need of repair.No additional information was reported.During investigation, it was found that the motor speeds were low and erratic, no adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up is being submitted to relay additional information.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME
• Type of Device: DERMATOME, PNEUMATICALLY-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): .; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 14519716
• MDR Text Key: 292792361
• Report Number: 0001526350-2022-00516
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• 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
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/26/2022
• 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: 00880100100
• Device Lot Number: 2758500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/04/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/1993
• 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