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MalfunctionGFD

ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER

Received Jul 9, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 6, 2026

Report 0001526350-2026-00803 · MDR key 25761620

Device

Generic name

Expander, Surgical, Skin Graft

Catalog number

00770100000

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Skin Tears

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT IS IN PROCESS OF BEING RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET. ONCE THE PRODUCT IS RETURNED AND THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, A FOLLOW UP/FINAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE GUIDANCE PLATE/CARRIER GUIDE WAS BENT AND NEEDS STRAIGHTENING. WHILE ROLLING THE PLATE, THE TISSUE TORE. THERE WAS AN UNKNOWN IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.