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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Power Problem (3010); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191); Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)

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

Event Date 08/08/2023

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.G2: foreign country - sweden.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 surgery on (b)(6) 2023 slower phase when on and then stopped working for a few seconds then started working again at a slower phase.There was no harm or delay reported.Due diligence is complete and there is no additional information till date.

Manufacturer Narrative

Review of the most recent repair record determined the motor speed was unstable and there was corrosion on the needle bearing e-ring and reciprocation arm.The motor, needle bearing, e-ring, and reciprocation arm 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

There is no additional event information available.

• 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: 17650747
• MDR Text Key: 322286101
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01019
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SW
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/30/2023
• 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: 61480980
• 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: 01/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/14/2010
• 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