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

Catalog Number 00882100100

Device Problem Power Problem (3010)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/02/2019

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.Reported issue: on september 26, 2019, it was reported that the device does not work properly.The customer returned an electric dermatome device, serial number (b)(4), for evaluation.Dhr review: the device history record (dhr) and previous repair report reviewed noted no related non-conformances, requests for deviation, change notices or any other issues with manufacturing or with the device.The dhr and previous repair report review also found that all verifications, inspections and tests were successfully completed.Device evaluations results/investigation findings: product review of the electric dermatome by flextronics on october 25, 2019 revealed that when the device was tested the motor speed was not stable and was continuously slowing down.The device was also outside calibration specifications.Repair of the electric dermatome was performed by flextronics on december 3, 2019 which included replacement of the motor and needle bearing.Electric dermatome, serial number (b)(4), was then tested and functioned properly.It was repaired, inspected and tested.Probable cause/root cause: the root cause of the reported event could not be specifically determined with the information that was provided.During the product review by flextronics it was noted that the motor speed was not stable and was continuously slowing down.It is unknown with the information that was provided how this occurred.The investigation was based on the information that was provided initially and any information that was obtained throughout the follow-up process.Conclusion: review of the information provided during the investigation determined that there are no further actions needed at this time (ie/capa/scar/hhe/d).This complaint will be tracked and trended for any adverse trends that may warrant further action.

Event Description

The device does not work properly, probably an issue with the assembly.Per the investigation, the motor speed was not stable and was continuously slowing down.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

• 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: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 9555449
• MDR Text Key: 197771776
• Report Number: 0001526350-2020-00020
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/06/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00882100100
• Device Lot Number: 62904087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/11/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2014
• 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