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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Failure to Power Up (1476)

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

Event Date 10/18/2023

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.Review of the most recent repair record determined the corroded motor speed was unstable, the switch was not working properly, the cable was damaged (exposed wires), and the reciprocation arm was worn.The plug harness assembly, reciprocation arm, motor and switch 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.G2: foreign: estonia.

Event Description

It was reported that outside of surgery, the electric dermatome does not react to switching on, the motor does not turn.There was no patient involvement.During device evaluation, it was discovered that the corroded motor speed was unstable, and the cable was damaged (exposed wires).Due diligence is complete, no further information is available.

• 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: 19201882
• MDR Text Key: 341373195
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-00486
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: EN
• 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: 04/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/29/2024
• 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: 00882100100
• Device Lot Number: 60278980
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/03/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2005
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose