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

Catalog Number	00880000010
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Cut (2587); Material Deformation (2976); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Laceration(s) (1946); Skin Tears (2516)
Date of Event	06/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the zimmer blade was bowing creating a gap in the middle.When corrected, the gap was on either side of the blade.When skin was removed it is done so unevenly and in strips rather than in one piece.The patient required additional time under anesthesia and additional skin grafting was required to complete the surgery.The harvest site did not require sutures.Another product was not used to complete the surgery.Due diligence is complete, there is no additional information available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event has been recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).No product was returned or pictures provided; functional, visual, and/or dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.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 or Problem Description
There is no additional information available.

• Brand Name: DERMATOME BLADES
• Common Device Name: 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: 20200217
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-01060
• Device Sequence Number: 7535310
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375895
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375895(17)290130(10)66585926
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/19/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 00880000010
• Device Lot Number: 66585926
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 08/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/21/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK DERMATOMELN: UNKSN: UNK
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 68 KG