MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. DERMATOME AN HANDPIECE; DERMATOME HANDPIECE, PNEUMATIC

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Failure to Power Up (1476); Fitting Problem (2183)

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

Event Date 10/14/2022

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 prior to surgery the device would not run and was not turning on.Different cords were tried as well, but the cord was not fitting in as the plug was not working.There was no harm and no delay.Due diligence is complete as multiple attempts were made; however, no further information is available.As no additional information or product is available, we are unable to provide further information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under: (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record identified no repairs related to the reported event.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.

Event Description

No additional information regarding the event is available.

• Brand Name: DERMATOME AN HANDPIECE
• Type of Device: DERMATOME HANDPIECE, PNEUMATIC
• 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: 15876688
• MDR Text Key: 305734615
• Report Number: 0001526350-2022-01149
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024464834
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024464834(11)201013(10)64901269
• 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: 02/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/29/2022
• 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: 88710100
• Device Lot Number: 64901269
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2020
• 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