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

Catalog Number 00880100100

Device Problems Gas/Air Leak (2946); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 10/02/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).A follow up/ final report will be submitted once investigation is complete.

Event Description

It was reported that the motor of handpiece has no response while depress throttle also combine leaking at the end of swivel connector.The event timing was during kit inspection.There was no harm or delay reported.No additional information is available.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

Review of the most recent repair record could not be completed because the device was not returned for evaluation and repair.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event cannot be 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.

Event Description

There is no additional event information available.

• 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): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15673231
• MDR Text Key: 302503070
• Report Number: 0001526350-2022-01043
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00880100100
• Device Lot Number: 32994000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2001
• 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