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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 08/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during testing that the depth of cut lever was not working correctly; not graduating properly and sticky.There was no harm or injury as there was no patient involvement.Also, an alternate device was available for immediate use.Due diligence is complete and no additional information is available.No adverse event reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).G2, country event occurred in: australia the product is in the process of being evaluated by zimmer biomet.Once the product investigation has been completed, a follow up/final report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined the thickness control lever was loose.The lever, ball plunger, semi-circle bearings, and vespel bearings were replaced and resolved the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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 information is available regarding the incident.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME
• 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: 17766048
• MDR Text Key: 323634736
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01150
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/18/2023
• 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: 00880100100
• Device Lot Number: 62961786
• 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: 10/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/19/2015
• 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