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MalfunctionGFD

ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME

Received Jun 30, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 4, 2026

Report 0001526350-2026-00750 · MDR key 25664404

Device

Generic name

Dermatome

Catalog number

00880100100

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Fitting Problem
  • Calibration Problem
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • 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: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN SINGAPORE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT OUTSIDE OF SURGERY, THE UNIT WAS SENT IN FOR ANNUAL CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE. THERE WERE SOME DIFFICULTIES CONNECTING THE AIR HOSE TO THE HANDPIECE, MUCH RESISTANCE NEEDED TO CONNECT PROPERLY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE; NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MALFUNCTION.