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MalfunctionGFD

ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME, COMPLETE

Received May 4, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2026

Report 0001526350-2026-00529 · MDR key 25071286

Device

Generic name

Dermatome

Catalog number

00880100000

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Gas/Air Leak

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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: CANADA.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE UNIT HAD AN AIR LEAK FROM THE HAND HELD 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.