MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SURGICAL, INC. ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER; EXPANDER, SURGICAL, SKIN GRAFT

Catalog Number	00770100000
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Too Rigid or Stiff (1544)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/11/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event is being recorded under (b)(4) as an initial/final.G2: foreign - event occurred in australia.E1: telephone- (b)(6).The reported event was confirmed.Review of the most recent repair record identified the following related repair: the comb was damaged and was replaced.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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
It was reported that during decontamination the mesher was tight and did not articulate freely.The handle was able to move up and down, but articulation remained restricted no surgical delay occurred.There was no patient involvement.During device evaluation it was noted that the device had a damaged comb.Diligence is complete.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER SKIN GRAFT MESHER
• 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: 24511910
• Report Number: 0001526350-2026-00246
• Device Sequence Number: 10115568
• Product Code: FZW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375390
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375390(11)210517(10)65104966
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/04/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: 00770100000
• Device Lot Number: 65104966
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/13/2025
• 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: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown