ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001526350-2023-00264
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 10, 2023
- Report Date
- August 9, 2023
- 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
THIS COMPLAINT IS RECORDED BY ZIMMER BIOMET UNDER (B)(4). REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT REPAIR RECORD DETERMINED THE DEVICE HAD A DAMAGED GEAR AND WAS OUT OF CALIBRATION. REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD(S) IDENTIFIED NO DEVIATIONS OR ANOMALIES DURING MANUFACTURING RELATED TO THE REPORTED EVENT. 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: 0001526350-2023-00262-1; 0001526350-2023-00263-1.
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. MEDWATCH REPORTS FOR ASSOCIATED CUTTERS: 0001526350 -2023 -00262; 0001526350 -2023 -00263.
THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE REGARDING THE EVENT.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE DEVICE MADE AN INCOMPLETE MESH. NO ADVERSE EVENT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MALFUNCTION. NO HARM OR DELAY WAS REPORTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1435654 | ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER | SKIN GRAFT MESHER | FZW | ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. | N/A | 63138572 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prefer Not To Disclose |