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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Unstable (1667); Intermittent Loss of Power (4016); Excessive Heating (4030)

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

Event Date 04/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Once the investigation is complete, a follow up/final report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery the device would start, but has irregular speed and then slowly loses speed until it stops and then will not restart.Device feels warm afterwards.No harm reported.The graft harvest was able to be used.There was a surgery delay 16-30 minutes.Due diligence is complete.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).G2 foreign: australia.This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.Review of the most recent repair record determined the motor ran below specification.The motor, needle bearing, and reciprocating arm were replaced to resolve the reported issue.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 is 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 event information available.

• 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: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 17487104
• MDR Text Key: 320669488
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-00889
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375994
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375994(11)170124(10)63557779
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2023
• 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: 00882100100
• Device Lot Number: 63557779
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/10/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2017
• 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 Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose