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MalfunctionGFD

HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME

Received May 13, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 21, 2026

Report 0001526350-2026-00573 · MDR key 25163594

Device

Generic name

Dermatome

Catalog number

00882100100

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Calibration Problem
  • Failure to Shut Off
  • Output below Specifications

Patient

Not reported

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE UNIT WAS SENT IN FOR YEARLY CALIBRATION. THE HANDPIECE MOTOR WAS WEAK AND POWER OFF AFTER ENGAGING FOR A PERIOD OF ACTIVATION. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM/INJURY OR SURGICAL DELAY AS THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE; NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MALFUNCTION.

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: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN SINGAPORE.