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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Component Missing (2306)

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

Event Date 11/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that outside of surgery the device was missing screws.There was no patient involvement, impact, or harm.Due diligence information complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Evaluation and investigation are in process.Once the investigation is complete, a supplemental report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.Review of the most recent repair record determined two set screws were missing and were replaced which resolved 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: 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: 18119392
• MDR Text Key: 327926772
• Report Number: 0001526350-2023-01499
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375901
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375901(11)210607(10)65154511
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/15/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/13/2023
• 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: 65154511
• 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: 12/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/07/2021
• 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