MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. UNKNOWN DERMATOME BLADE; DERMATOME BLADE, SINGLE-USE

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

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

Event Date 08/17/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event is recorded with zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed as an initial / final report based on information discovered during the device evaluation.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001526350-2023-01182-1 h3 other text : product did not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the unit was taking skin in strips, fortunately wide enough to be implanted, but not the width of the blade.There was no patient harm or injury.There was no surgical delay.During device investigation, it was discovered that the blade may have attributed to the reported event.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN DERMATOME BLADE
• Type of Device: DERMATOME BLADE, SINGLE-USE
• 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: 18455767
• MDR Text Key: 332205667
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-00036
• 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
• Report Date: 01/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/05/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose