MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. DERMATOME BLADES

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Vibration (1674); Failure to Cut (2587); Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Date 06/22/2023

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 during surgery, there was a gap between the blade and the width plate, which the account thinks is the reason for certain vibration (bouncy, as the account described) resulting in a bad skin graft.There was random skipping of graft.There was no patient harm or injury.There was no surgical delay, and no indication of another graft being taken.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been 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.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to manufacturing issue.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated report: 0001526350-2024-00061.

Event Description

There is no additional information available.

• Brand Name: DERMATOME BLADES
• 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: 17371508
• MDR Text Key: 319513282
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-00784
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375895
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375895(17)280212(10)65647382
• 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: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/11/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/21/2023
• 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: 00880000010
• Device Lot Number: 65647382
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: ZFA 2023-00208
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose