Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0069-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer Surgical Inc. |
| Report date | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Quantity | 11,985 boxes (119,850 blades) |
| Location | Dover, OH, United States |
Official product description
Zimmer Dermatome Blades- 10-pack boxes of blades. Intended for use with the dermatome handpiece which is a skin grafting instrument that is intended to provide variable graft thickness and width capabilities Part number: 00880000010
Why the product was recalled
Skin grafts thin and non-uniform when using the affected blades. The issue would be identified at the time of use and may result in the need for additional harvests to adequately cover the area
Distribution information
US Nationwide Foreign: AUSTRALIA BRAZIL CHINA HONG KONG INDIA JAPAN MALAYSIA MEXICO NETHERLANDS ON SEOUL SINGAPORE TAIWAN THAILAND
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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