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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Power Problem (3010)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that outside of surgery, that the unit was not giving full power.There was no harm or injury to the patient as there was no patient involvement.Due diligence is complete.No additional information is available at this time.No adverse event reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).G2, country event occurred in: canada.The product is in the process of being evaluated by zimmer biomet.Once the product investigation has been completed, a follow up/final report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined the reported power issue could not be confirmed; however, it was determined that the retaining ring was missing and various parts were worn / damage which may impact device function.The retaining ring, reciprocating arm, spring seal, bearings, and various other parts were replaced and resolved the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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

No additional information is available regarding the incident.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR 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: 18737705
• MDR Text Key: 335734683
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-00243
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• 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: 65662349
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/05/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2022
• 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