Z.S.G.M. CUTTER 2:1 RATIO ( CAUTION: SHARP )
Report
- Report Number
- 0001526350-2023-00664
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 29, 2023
- Report Date
- June 29, 2023
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.
- Product Code
- FZW
- PMA / PMN Number
- PREAMENDMENT
- Removal / Correction Number
- N/A
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS EVENT IS RECORDED WITH ZIMMER BIOMET UNDER (B)(4). THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED AS AN INITIAL / FINAL REPORT BASED ON INFORMATION DISCOVERED DURING THE DEVICE EVALUATION. REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT REPAIR RECORD DETERMINED CUTTER CREATING AN INCOMPLETE CUT. GEARS AND COLLARS WERE REPLACED AND RESOLVED THE REPORTED ISSUE. 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 IS CONFIRMED. ADDITIONAL REPORTS: 0001526350-2023-00265-1; 0001526350-2023-00663. 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.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY THE UNIT WAS PRODUCING INCOMPLETE MESHES. AT EVALUATION THE INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CUTTER ALSO PRODUCES INCOMPLETE MESHES. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, HARM, OR DELAY. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254094 | Z.S.G.M. CUTTER 2:1 RATIO ( CAUTION: SHARP ) | EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT | FZW | ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. | N/A | 62779660 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prefer Not To Disclose |