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MalfunctionGFD

ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME

Received Jun 2, 2026

Report 0001526350-2026-00627 · MDR key 25361994

Device

Generic name

Dermatome

Catalog number

00880100100

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Incorrect Measurement
  • Failure to Cut

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN UNKNOWN TIME THE CUT SKIN SCALES WERE SIGNIFICANTLY TOO THIN AND HAVE AN ALMOST SPAGHETTI-LIKE SHAPE. FURTHERMORE, THE SKIN SCALES FELL APART IMMEDIATELY, RENDERING THEM UNUSABLE FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE. PATIENT IMPACT IS UNKNOWN. 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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN BELGIUM. CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT IS IN PROCESS OF BEING RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET. ONCE THE PRODUCT IS RETURNED AND THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, A FOLLOW UP/FINAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.