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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Unstable (1667); Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problems No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Once an evaluation of this device is completed, a follow-up/final report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that in early december, the device skipped while in use and did not cut smoothly.No further information provided.No adverse events have been reported as a result of this malfunction.

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 control bar was not correctly positioned.The control bar was re-positioned and resolved the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Device is used for treatment.Review of complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and part and lot combination.Complaints are monitored through monthly complaint review in order to identify potential adverse trends.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.The event cannot be confirmed.

Event Description

No additional event information.

• Brand Name: HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME
• Type of Device: DERMATOME
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• MDR Report Key: 11146360
• MDR Text Key: 226010960
• Report Number: 0001526350-2021-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/11/2021
• 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: 64581507
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/06/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/25/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1