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

Catalog Number	00770100000
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/29/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined that it was out of box failure.Could not perform pretest due to damaged comb.All worn or damaged components were replaced to resolve the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to component failure as the device exhibits wear and tear from repeated use.The event was 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
It was reported that outside of surgery, the plate attached to the handle was bent and is damaged beyond use.There was no patient involvement.During the investigation, it was found that the comb was damaged.Due diligence is complete and there is no additional information available.

• 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: 25723331
• Report Number: 0001526350-2026-00779
• Device Sequence Number: 12181434
• Product Code: FZW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024375390
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024375390(11)250108
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/06/2026

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 00770100000
• Device Lot Number: 67080599
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/24/2026
• 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: 07/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/06/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown