MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. DERMATOME BLADES; DERMATOME BLADE, SINGLE-USE

Catalog Number 00880000010

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Laceration(s) (1946)

Event Date 12/02/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the device skipped causing only a part of the skin to be taken off.The event occurred during surgery.There was no delay.There was an additional graft needed.Due diligence is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).A follow up/ final report will be submitted once investigation is complete.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 trend.

Event Description

There is no additional event information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under: (b)(4).No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.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 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.

• Brand Name: DERMATOME BLADES
• Type of Device: DERMATOME BLADE, SINGLE-USE
• 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: 16023426
• MDR Text Key: 305899643
• Report Number: 0001526350-2022-01218
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00880000010
• Device Lot Number: 65459049
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/13/2022
• 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 Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 104 KG