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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Dull, Blunt (2407); Failure to Cut (2587); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Physical Asymmetry (4573)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during an unknown time the blade was not sharp and there was difficulty getting a sample of skin.It was necessary to increase the sampling surface.Due diligence is in process, and there is no additional information available.

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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001526350-2023-01422.G2 country: france.

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.

Event Description

There is no additional information available regarding the event.

• 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: 18049032
• MDR Text Key: 327088328
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01420
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375895
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375895(17)260908(10)65219325
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• 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: 04/26/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/01/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00880000010
• Device Lot Number: 65219325
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose