HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME
Report
- Report Number
- 0001526350-2026-00477
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 21, 2026
- Date of Event
- April 10, 2026
- Report Date
- April 21, 2026
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.
- Product Code
- GFD
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AS
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS INCIDENT IS BEING RECORDED UNDER (B)(4). G2: FOREIGN - EVENT OCCURRED IN AUSTRALIA. E1: (B)(6). D10: ZIMMER DERMATOME 1" WIDTH PLATE (ZI-00-8802-001-00) SN: UNK. ZIMMER DERMATOME 2" WIDTH PLATE (ZI-00-8802-002-00) SN: UNK. ZIMMER DERMATOME 3" WIDTH PLATE (ZI-00-8802-003-00) SN: UNK. ZIMMER DERMATOME 4" WIDTH PLATE (ZI-00-8802-004-00) SN: UNK. DERMATOME SCREWDRIVER (ZI-00-8803-000-00) SN: UNK. 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.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE UNIT WAS CUTTING OUT/LOSING POWER IN USE. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THERE WAS PATIENT IMPACT. DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS NOTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 997913 | HANDPIECE, ELECTRIC DERMATOME | DERMATOME | GFD | ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. | UNK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown | SEE H11 |