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

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Power Problem (3010); Pressure Problem (3012); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Physical Asymmetry (4573)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during an unknown time there was difficulty getting a sample of skin and the dermatome didn't have adequate pressure or sufficient cutting speed and 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: 0001526350-2023-01420.G2 country: france.

Event Description

There is no additional information available regarding the event.

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.Part and lot/serial identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were 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.

• Brand Name: UNK 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: 18049193
• MDR Text Key: 327089859
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01422
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• 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: 04/29/2024

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
• 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
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Other
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose