3 TO 1 DERMACARRIER (FOR USE WITH MESHGRAFT II TISSUE EXPANSION SYSTEM)
Report
- Report Number
- 0001526350-2023-01198
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- September 25, 2023
- Date of Event
- August 21, 2023
- Report Date
- January 19, 2024
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.
- Product Code
- FZW
- UDI-DI
- 00889024378780
- PMA / PMN Number
- PREAMENDMENT
- Removal / Correction Number
- N/A
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RECORDED BY ZIMMER BIOMET UNDER (B)(4). ANGLE MEASUREMENT OF BOTH RETURNED PRODUCTS IDENTIFIED THE ANGLE OF THE CARRIERS WAS MEASURED ON OPTICAL COMPARATOR ID# 5042. ANGLE READING WAS 19 DEGREES 35 MINUTES, WHICH IS NOT IN SPECIFICATION FOR A 3:1 CARRIER BUT IS IN SPEC FOR A 1.5:1 CARRIER. 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. 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 REPORT: 0001526350-2023-01199-1.
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. G2: FOREIGN: JAPAN.
THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE CARRYING SKIN GRAFT'S RATE OF MAGNIFICATION OF THIS COMPLAINT PRODUCT WAS DIFFERENT FROM THE SPECIFICATION. THE SURGEON SAID THE CARRYING SKIN GRAFT WAS MAGNIFICATED 1.5 TO 1, ALTHOUGH THE SPECIFICATION RATE OF MAGNIFICATION OF THIS COMPLAINT PRODUCT IS 3 TO 1. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR AN ADDITIONAL SURGERY REPORTED. THE TAKEN GRAFT WAS NOT DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1561855 | 3 TO 1 DERMACARRIER (FOR USE WITH MESHGRAFT II TISSUE EXPANSION SYSTEM) | EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT | FZW | ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. | N/A | 65390419 | 00889024378780 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prefer Not To Disclose |