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

Catalog Number 00880100100

Device Problems Gas/Air Leak (2946); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/20/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a follow up mdr will be submitted.Report source: foreign: (b)(6).

Event Description

It was reported that the performance was blocked from the connection after the knife does not respond, air leakage, and the bearing lever was stuck.The event occurred before surgery, and there was an hour delay.There was no patient involvement, no harm, and no medical intervention.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction.

• 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: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 8983641
• MDR Text Key: 158973220
• Report Number: 0001526350-2019-00761
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/10/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/10/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00880100100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/20/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1