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Padgett Model S Slimline Electric Dermatome: medical device reports filed with FDA

247 reports name it, 2006–2024. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Integra Lifesciences Oh/USA. Product code GFD.

247
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 12 a year
0
reports, 12 months to August 2026
0 in the 12 months before
75.7%
classified as malfunction
79.4% across the product code
0%
classified as death, as reported
0 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 247 reports that name the brand "Padgett Model S Slimline Electric Dermatome" (skin graft products), received between June 2006 and August 2024; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Integra Lifesciences Oh/USA. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

0 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, and none in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (75.7%), injury (20.6%) and other (3.2%); across all dermatome reports (product code GFD) death is recorded in 0% and malfunction in 79.4%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are device operates differently than expected (34.4%), failure to cut (9.3%) and calibration problem (7.3%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, tissue damage and injury. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

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Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

028562006: 520062007: 52008: 1020082009: 102010: 1420102011: 142012: 1520122013: 182014: 2320142015: 562016: 3520162017: 132018: 720182019: 42020: 420202022: 62023: 520232024: 3

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death0%0
Injury20.6%51
Malfunction75.7%187
Other3.2%8
Not given0.4%1

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%247
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 8,195 reports carrying product code GFD. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
Device operates differently than expectedthe device behaved unexpectedly8534.4%14%
Failure to cut239.3%26.9%
Calibration problem187.3%3.1%
Device stops intermittentlythe device stopped now and then176.9%0.7%
Device inoperablethe device could not be used166.5%2%
Loss of powerthe device lost power104%1.8%
Breakthe device broke93.6%2.2%
Failure to calibrate72.8%0.2%
Failure to power up62.4%2.4%
Mechanics altered62.4%0.4%
Power problem52%6.2%
Loose or intermittent connection41.6%1.5%
Noise, audible41.6%2.7%
Sticking41.6%0.6%
Insufficient device problem information31.2%1.7%
Mechanical problema mechanical problem31.2%3.1%
Application interface becomes non-functional or program exits abnormally20.8%0.1%
Device contamination with chemical or other material20.8%0%
Device slipped20.8%0.3%
Fitting problem20.8%1.1%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
No patient involvement3915.8%
Tissue damage2610.5%
Injurya physical injury104%
Laceration(s)41.6%
Skin tears31.2%
Scarring20.8%
Abrasion10.4%
Fluid discharge10.4%
Impaired healingslow healing10.4%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasurePadgett Model S Slimline Electric DermatomeProduct code GFDAll MAUDE reports
Reports2478,19526,136,888
Share of that pool—3%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports009
Classified as injury20.6%19.5%36.2%
Classified as malfunction75.7%79.4%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%96.4%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code GFD

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Zimmer Air Dermatome2,6873720%
Handpiece Electric Dermatome1,8251740%
Air Dermatome Handpiece51100%
Dermatome AN Handpiece4461170%
Electric Dermatome Handpiece26500%
Air Dermatome Kit20500%
Dermatome Blades17050%
Zimmer Skin Graft Mesher3,4632850%
Zimmer1,15902.8%
Fan Spray Kit8501730%
Hip Kit6521350%
Universal Hose 1015300%
Z S G M Cutter 1 5 1 Ratio Caution Sharp342170%
Z S G M Cutter 2 1 Ratio Caution Sharp22060%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Padgett Model S Slimline Electric Dermatome reports

How many FDA reports name Padgett Model S Slimline Electric Dermatome?

247 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 0 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

malfunction (75.7%), injury (20.6%) and other (3.2%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

device operates differently than expected (34.4%), failure to cut (9.3%), calibration problem (7.3%), device stops intermittently (6.9%) and device inoperable (6.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Padgett Model S Slimline Electric Dermatome was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.