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FDA Device recall Z-1485-2013

Zimmer Air Dermatome II, REF 00-8851-001-01 handpiece, w/o hose, Rx, non-sterile grafting instruments intended to provide variable graft th…

On 2013-06-12 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Zimmer Air Dermatome II, REF 00-8851-001-01 handpiece, w/o hose, Rx, non-sterile grafting instruments intended to provide variable graft th… by Zimmer Surgical, citing this removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1485-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-05-07
Published2013-06-12
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyZimmer Surgical
DistributionUS

Product

Zimmer Air Dermatome II, REF 00-8851-001-01 handpiece, w/o hose, Rx, non-sterile grafting instruments intended to provide variable graft thickness and width capabilities.

Reason

This removal is in response to complaints alleging that the Zimmer Air Dermatomes and Zimmer Air Dermatome II products would either not operate or operate intermittently. Zimmer's investigation determined that the planetary gear teeth were broken. This may cause a delay or postponement of the surgery or result in a suboptimal graft retrieval with potential of requiring an additional donor site.

Identifiers

code_infoSerial Number 500311, 500312, 500317, 500320, 500321, 500322, 500323, 500324, 500325, 500326, 500327, 500328, 500329

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1485-2013%22

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