ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001526350-2023-00072
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 17, 2023
- Report Date
- January 25, 2024
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.
- Product Code
- FZW
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Removal / Correction Number
- N/A
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- MD, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
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. ASSOCIATED CUTTERS MEDWATCHES: 0001526350 - 2023 - 00073; 0001526350 - 2023 - 00074.
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.
THIS COMPLAINT IS RECORDED BY ZIMMER BIOMET UNDER (B)(4). FOLLOWING SECTIONS WERE UPDATED OR CORRECTED: B4, B5, D2, D4, G1, G3, G6, H1, H2, H3, H4, H6, AND H10. REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT REPAIR RECORD DETERMINED THE TEST CUT COULD NOT BE COMPLETED AS THE COMB WAS BENT. THE COMB WAS REPLACED TO RESOLVE THE REPORTED ISSUE. REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD IDENTIFIED NO DEVIATIONS OR ANOMALIES DURING MANUFACTURING. A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE 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. MULTIPLE MDR REPORTS WERE FILED FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATED REPORTS: 0001526350-2023-00073-1, 0001526350-2023-00074-1.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, IT WAS OBSERVED THE COMB WAS BENT ON THE MESHER. THE LIVING LEGACY FOUNDATION/TRANSPLANT RESC CT IS A CADAVER SKIN BANK THAT USES THE DEVICE(S) ON PREVIOUSLY RECOVERED CADAVER SKIN. THEREFORE, THERE IS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND THEREFORE NO HARM OR DELAY IN ANY SURGICAL PROCEDURE. NO ADVERSE EVENTS WERE REPORTED WITH THIS MALFUNCTION. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROCESS AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE REGARDING THE DEVICE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 819707 | ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER | SKIN GRAFT MESHER | FZW | ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. | N/A | 63138572 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |