This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.The device history record for zimmer electric dermatome serial number (b)(4) was reviewed and noted no related non-conformances, requests for deviation (rfd), change notices (cn), or any other issues with manufacturing.The record review found no issues with the device and all verifications, inspections, and tests were successfully completed.Using the machine-repair reports and the repair sites folders on livelink as well as sap to query for all repairs on serial number (b)(4) prior to 13 february 2019, the device was noted to have not been previously repaired.The reported event was confirmed by the service technician who performed the evaluation and repair.On 13 february 2019, it was reported from tampa general hospital that a power supply had a broken light/power switch and would not stay on.The customer returned a zimmer electric dermatome power supply, serial number (b)(4), for evaluation.Evaluation of the device on 22 february 2019 confirmed that the power switch was broken.Repair of the power supply occurred the same day and involved replacing the switch on the device.The technician then verified that the device was functioning as intended and then returned the power supply to the customer without further incident.The device was tested, inspected, and repaired.Reference number (b)(4) on 13 february 2019.While the service technician confirmed the reported event and noted that the device was functioning as intended after the power switch was replaced, it cannot be determined from the information provided as to what lead to the power switch failing such that the power supply would not stay on.Therefore, a specific root cause of the reported event cannot be determined.
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