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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Unintended Movement (3026)

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

Event Date 02/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).G2 foreign: australia.The investigation is complete.This is an initial final report submission.Review of the most recent repair record determined the unit had very low rpm and was out of calibration.The motor, motor sleeve, planet gears, ring gear, needle bearing, lever, spring pin, spring and swivel were replaced and resolved the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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

It was reported that during biomedical engineering test/check the handle of the unit was loose and had too much movement.There was no patient involvement.Due diligence is complete and no additional information available.At product evaluation the rpm speed was out of specification on the low end.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR 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: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 17217500
• MDR Text Key: 318075666
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-00662
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• 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: 60970717
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/03/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/26/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2008
• 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
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose