HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME
Received May 19, 2026
Report 0001526350-2026-00585 · MDR key 25214969
Device
Product problems
- Corroded
- Material Deformation
- Naturally Worn
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
THIS EVENT IS RECORDED BY ZIMMER BIOMET UNDER (B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN BELGIUM. THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE DEVICE NEEDED REPAIR. UPON RECEIPT OF THE DEVICE, REPAIR WAS NEEDED FOR DAMAGED WIDTH PLATE, WORN RECIPROCATION ARM AND CORRODED MOTOR. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. AS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE, WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.