Zimmer recalls 10-pack dermatome blade boxes that may cause skin grafts to be thin and non-uniform, requiring additional harvests. Affected units have specific lot numbers.
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
Zimmer is recalling 10-pack boxes of dermatome blades that can cause skin grafts to be thin and non-uniform during surgery. This may require additional skin grafts to cover the area properly.
The blades cause skin grafts to be thin and non-uniform when used. This problem is detected at the time of surgery and might lead to needing extra skin grafts to cover the area adequately.
Surgical patients and medical professionals using Zimmer Dermatome blades for skin grafts. The risk is low as the issue is identified during use and may only require additional grafts.
Check for 10-pack boxes of Zimmer Dermatome blades with lot numbers listed in the record: 65599469, 65620875, 65621233, 65630969, 65647382, 65648460, 65709066, 65925347, 65925348, 65935737, 65935738, 65952857, 65952858, 65972711, 65972712, 65988623, 65952862, 65988624, 65989036, 65989037, 66000975, 66000976, 66002852, 65952860, 66002853, 66014333, 66014332, 66038885, 66172214, 66049031, 66078057, 66049032.
Look for lot numbers listed in the recall: 65599469, 65620875, 65621233, 65630969, 65647382, 65648460, 65709066, 65925347, 65925348, 65935737, 65935738, 65952857, 65952858, 65972711, 65972712, 65988623, 65952862, 65988624, 65989036, 65989037, 66000975, 66000976, 66002852, 65952860, 66002853, 66014333, 66014332, 66038885, 66172214, 66049031, 66078057, 66049032.
The blades may cause skin grafts to be thin and non-uniform during surgery, which could require additional grafts to cover the area properly.
Check the lot numbers listed in the recall: 65599469, 65620875, 65621233, 65630969, 65647382, 65648460, 65709066, 65925347, 65925348, 65935737, 65935738, 65952857, 65952858, 65972711, 65972712, 65988623, 65952862, 65988624, 65989036, 65989037, 66000975, 66000976, 66002852, 65952860, 66002853, 66014333, 66014332, 66038885, 66172214, 66049031, 66078057, 66049032.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Zimmer Surgical Inc for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0069-2024 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0069-2024 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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