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

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problem Scar Tissue (2060)

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.E1 telephone number: (b)(6).G2 country: canada.

Event Description

It was reported that during surgery, the patient was observed to have hypertrophic donor sites which suggested an uneven harvest.Due diligence is in process and there is no additional information available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record could not be completed because the device was not returned for evaluation and repair.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records, and lot identification was not provided.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

There is no additional information available regarding the event.

• 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: 17958487
• MDR Text Key: 325961814
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01346
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• 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: 01/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/18/2023
• 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: 88710100
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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
• Treatment: 00880000010DERMATOME BLADES
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose