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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Gas/Air Leak (2946); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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

Event Date 01/24/2024

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 surgery, the hose was tearing and coming apart.The unit was doing some type of burning.There was no patient harm/injury.There was an unspecified surgical delay.The hose was leaking air.There was no fire or smoke.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under cmp-(b)(4).The following sections have been corrected/updated: b4, b5, d2, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h4, h6, and h10.Review of the most recent repair record determined the hose was damaged.The hose 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 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 information available.

• 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: 18885416
• MDR Text Key: 337429187
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-00322
• 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: 03/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/12/2024
• 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: 61242989
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/02/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2009
• 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