Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Handpiece w/o Hose, item number 00-8851-001-01. The Zimmer Air Dermatome II handpiece and width plates are packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. An operating manual is packed with the handpiece between the top foam pad and box lid. A product label is applied to the lid of the box. The width plates, when sold individually, are placed in a labeled poly zipper bag, which is then placed into a corrugated shipper carton or padded envelope. The Zimmer Air Dermatome II is a skin grafting instrument that is intended to provide variable graft thickness and width capabilities.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot # 61987607, Serial # 500041 500060 Lot # 61989397, Serial # 500061 500080 Lot # 62007988, Serial # 500111 500130 Lot # 62008620, Serial # 500131 500150 Lot # 62244213, Serial # 500311 500330 Lot # 62267555, Serial # 500392 500411 Lot # 62289845, Serial # 500432 500451 Lot # 62309684, Serial # 500492 500511 Lot # 62374706, Serial # 500572 500591 Lot # 62393940, Serial # 500612 500631 Lot # 62415890, Serial # 500672 500691
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Zimmer Surgical Inc
- Reason for Recall:
- The surface coating applied to the device is blistering, peeling and discoloring after usage over time
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Handpiece w/o Hose, item number 00-8851-001-01. The Zimmer Air Dermatome II handpiece and width plates are packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. An operating manual is packed with the handpiece between the top foam pad and box lid. A product label is applied to the lid of the box. The width plates, when sold individually, are placed in a labeled poly zipper bag, which is then placed into a corrugated shipper carton or padded envelope. The Zimmer Air Dermatome II is a skin grafting instrument that is intended to provide variable graft thickness and width capabilities.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot # 61987607, Serial # 500041 500060 Lot # 61989397, Serial # 500061 500080 Lot # 62007988, Serial # 500111 500130 Lot # 62008620, Serial # 500131 500150 Lot # 62244213, Serial # 500311 500330 Lot # 62267555, Serial # 500392 500411 Lot # 62289845, Serial # 500432 500451 Lot # 62309684, Serial # 500492 500511 Lot # 62374706, Serial # 500572 500591 Lot # 62393940, Serial # 500612 500631 Lot # 62415890, Serial # 500672 500691
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2335-2016
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