MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. DERMATOME BLADES; DERMATOME BLADE, SINGLE-USE

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problem Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 09/26/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).A follow up/ final report will be submitted once investigation is complete.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

It was reported that the device shredded a graft.The event timing was during surgery.There was no delay reported.Due diligence is complete.

• Brand Name: DERMATOME BLADES
• Type of Device: DERMATOME BLADE, SINGLE-USE
• 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: 18431187
• MDR Text Key: 331815038
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375895
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375895(17)280205(10)65599469
• 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: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/02/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/02/2024
• 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: 65599469
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: ZFA 2023-00208
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK BLADE; UNK BLADE
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose