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MalfunctionGFD

ZIMMER AIR DERMATOME

Received Jul 2, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 17, 2026

Report 0001526350-2026-00771 · MDR key 25690834

Device

Generic name

Dermatome

Catalog number

00880100100

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Failure to Cut

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE HANDPIECE WAS SKIPPING, ONLY ABLE TO HARVEST SMALL SAMPLES OF SKIN UNSUITABLE FOR GRAFTING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT IMPACT OR DELAY REPORTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN CANADA. THE DEVICE WILL NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS; HOWEVER, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.