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MalfunctionGFD

ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME, COMPLETE

Received Apr 30, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2026

Report 0001526350-2026-00522 · MDR key 25050283

Device

Generic name

Dermatome

Catalog number

00880100000

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Gas/Air Leak

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN, EVENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. THE CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT IS IN PROCESS OF BEING RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE UNIT HAD AN AIR LEAK FROM THE HANDHELD DEVICE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT A DELAY OF A FEW MINUTES OCCURRED WHILE LOOKING FOR ANOTHER DEVICE. NO ADDITIONAL SKINGRAFT WAS REQUIRED. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.