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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. Z.S.G.M. CUTTER 4:1 RATIO ( CAUTION: SHARP ); EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT

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ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. Z.S.G.M. CUTTER 4:1 RATIO ( CAUTION: SHARP ); EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Failure to Cut (2587); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event is recorded with zimmer biomet under (b)(6).This medwatch is being filed as an initial report.Additional reports: 0001526350-2023-01120.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.H3 other text : device not yet returned.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the account just received two 4:1 cutters and both cutters they tried on different meshers completed destroyed the graft.The event occurred during f surgery on an unknown date.There was no reported patient harm, or delay.Due diligence is in progress, no further information is available at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: review of the most recent records found both cutters failed the test cut with an incomplete mesh.Review of the provided picture found the graft bunched on one side.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.Additional related reports: 0001526350-2023-01120-1.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 or Problem Description
It was reported that the account just received two 4:1 cutters and both cutters they tried on different meshers completed destroyed the graft.The event occurred during surgery.An additional unplanned skin graft was needed in order to complete the surgery.There was no excessive delay reported beyond the time to obtain a new device.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available at this time.
 
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Brand Name
Z.S.G.M. CUTTER 4:1 RATIO ( CAUTION: SHARP )
Common Device Name
EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT
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 Key17728353
Report Number0001526350-2023-01119
Device Sequence Number5887616
Product Code FZW
UDI-Device Identifier00889024375475
UDI-Public(01)00889024375475(11)230519(10)66077513
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCO
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
PREAMENDMENT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional
Initial Reporter Occupation Nurse
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/24/2024
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00770304000
Device Lot Number66077513
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 08/16/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/19/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/12/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/25/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured05/30/2023
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Required Intervention;
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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