MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Date 08/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).E1 telephone number with ext.: (b)(6).G2 foreign: united kingdom.Evaluation and investigation is in process.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that at unknown timing the electric dermatome was making a high pitch tapping sound and it was not taking skin.There has been no report of harm or delay.Due diligence is in process.No additional information has been received.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Event Description

Due diligence is complete and no additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.Review of the most recent repair record determined the reported noise and cutting issues were not confirmed during evaluation; however, the motor speeds were unstable and the motor was corroded, which could effect the device functional performance.The motor was 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 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.

• Brand Name: HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC 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: 17808082
• MDR Text Key: 324147504
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01197
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• 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: 02/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/25/2023
• 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: 00882100100
• Device Lot Number: 63791038
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/15/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/30/2017
• 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