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

Catalog Number	00880100100
Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined the motor rpms were noisy but within specifications, the swivel was leaking air, the reciprocating arm, spring seal, and o-ring were damaged, the dowel pins were not in the correct position, and the device was out of calibration.The reciprocating arm, bearing spacer, nut bearing lock, hinge throttle gasket, poppet spring, swivel, motor, sleeve, wave washer, planetary gears, dowel pins, planetary carrier, eccentric shaft, bearings, ring gear, lever, ball plunger, fine adjustment cams, and screws were replaced, and the device was recalibrated to resolve the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to component failure as the device exhibits wear and tear from repeated use.The reported event is 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
It was reported that during an unknown time, the device had an unknown deficiency.It is unknown if there was patient impact or delay.During product evaluation it was found that the device was leaking air.Due diligence is complete and there is no additional information available.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME
• 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: 24794968
• Report Number: 0001526350-2026-00400
• Device Sequence Number: 8640433
• Product Code: GFD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375901
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375901(11)190823(10)64479178
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• 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): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/06/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00880100100
• Device Lot Number: 64479178
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/22/2025
• 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: 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/23/2019
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown