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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

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

Event Date 11/04/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.

Event Description

It was reported that during testing prior to the surgery, the device was not cutting properly.No adverse event occurred as there was no patient harm.Due diligence is complete, and no additional details are available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under: (b)(4).Evaluation of the returned device found the rpms were below specifications, the control bar was in the wrong position, and the device was out of calibration.The unit was scrapped following evaluation.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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.

Event Description

No additional information is available regarding the incident.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME
• Type of Device: DERMATOME HANDPIECE, PNEUMATIC
• 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: 15894304
• MDR Text Key: 307027460
• Report Number: 0001526350-2022-01157
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/01/2022
• 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: 60149782
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2004
• 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