ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER
Report
- Report Number
- 0001526350-2023-01608
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- December 5, 2023
- Date of Event
- November 13, 2023
- Report Date
- May 20, 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
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- 003
Narratives
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RECORDED BY ZIMMER BIOMET UNDER (B)(4). E1 TELEPHONE: (B)(6). H10 ADDITIONAL REPORTS RAN FOR THIS REPORT: (B)(4). THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. REVIEW OF THE MOST RECENT REPAIR RECORD DETERMINED THE DEVICE WAS MISSING A BEARING WHICH CAUSED CUTTING AND CALIBRATION ISSUES, AND THE COMB AND BOTTOM ROLL WERE DAMAGED. THE BEARING, COMB, AND BOTTOM ROLL WERE REPLACED AND RESOLVED 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.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RECORDED BY ZIMMER BIOMET UNDER (B)(4). G2 FOREIGN: UNITED KINGDOM. EVALUATION AND INVESTIGATION ARE IN PROCESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION ON 13 NOV 2023, THE FOLLOWING FAILURE DESCRIPTIONS WERE NOTED: MISSING CE MARK; CALIBRATION ISSUE; DAMAGED COMB; WORN BOTTOM ROLL; MISSING BEARING; DEFECTIVE ACCESSORY RETURN: 1-1/2 - 111076; 2:1 - 805068. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT, IMPACT, OR HARM REPORTED AS DEVICE WAS ONLY RETURNED FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE. DUE DILIGENCE INFORMATION COMPLETE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2029682 | ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER | SKIN GRAFT MESHER | FZW | ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. | N/A | 32592500 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Prefer Not To Disclose |