MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. 1.5 TO 1 DERMACARRIER (FOR USE WITH MESHGRAFT II TISSUE EXPANSION SYSTEM); EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT

Catalog Number	00219501200
Medical Device Problem Codes	Activation Failure (3270); Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Laceration(s) (1946); Skin Tears (2516)
Date of Event	10/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the 1.5:1 ratio carrier clearly meshed the skin graft in a 3:1 ratio.They had to take another graft to get proper size.There was no surgical delay reported.The surgical technique for the product was utilized.Due diligence is in process, no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation into the reported event has been initiated under (b)(4).Once the investigation has been completed, a follow up report will be submitted with the investigation results and any actions taken by the manufacturer.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the 1.5:1 ratio carrier clearly meshed the skin graft in a 3:1 ratio.They discarded the graft that was meshed in a 3:1 ratio as it was unusable and had to take another graft adjacent to the previous donor site on the thigh to get proper size.For the second graft, they did not use the unit and ¿hand¿ meshed it.There was no surgical delay reported.The surgical technique for the product was utilized.Due diligence is in process, no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Following sections were updated or corrected: a1, a2, a3, b4, b5, b7, d2, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, and h11.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Following sections were updated or corrected: b4, b5, d2, d4, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h4, h6, and h11.No product was returned; functional and/or dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Visual evaluation of the provided pictures could not confirm the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event cannot be confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
There is no additional information available regarding the event.

• Brand Name: 1.5 TO 1 DERMACARRIER (FOR USE WITH MESHGRAFT II TISSUE EXPANSION SYSTEM)
• Common Device Name: EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC.; 200 west ohio avenue; dover OH 44622
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 20667969
• Report Number: 0001526350-2024-01422
• Device Sequence Number: 8231343
• Product Code: FZW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024372559
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024372559(17)271111(10)65748246
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: PREAMENDMENT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/10/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00219501200
• Device Lot Number: 65748246
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2024; 04/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2024; 04/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/21/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK MESHER.PN, LN, AND SN: UNK.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Female