Z-0368-2017 Class II Terminated
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- November 16, 2016
- Initiation Date
- July 4, 2016
- Termination Date
- June 21, 2017
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 1030 units
Product Description
Zimmer¿ Air Dermatome II Handpiece Loaner, item number 01-8851-001-00. Device is packaged inside of a padded-foam corrugate box. A product label is applied to the lid of the box. The width plates, when sold individually, are placed in a labeled poly zipper bag, which is then placed into a corrugated shipper carton or padded envelope.
Reason for Recall
Zimmer Biomet Surgical has received product complaints reporting that the surface coating applied to the device is blistering, peeling and discoloring after usage over time (see Image 1). There have been no injuries associated with the reported complaints. In addition, an independent assessment determined that the blistering, peeling and potentially flaking of the surface coating is not expected to result in any long range health consequences. Given that the frequency of this surface coating condition can worsen with age, Zimmer Biomet Surgical is currently making preparations for replacement activities to follow in order to prevent future complaints. This document is provided to alert all users of the potential for the surface coating to exhibit blistering, peeling, and discoloring after usage over time. A separate recall removal notice will be issued to facilities, in phases, with detailed instructions beginning in August 2016. Your sales representatives will be notified when a replacement is ready. Do not return product at this time as part of this action. Image 1.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide Distribution including states of: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.
Code Information
There are no lot code(s) for the 01-8851-001-00 loaner part number due to when the device is physically manufactured, it is done so as part number 00-8851-001-00 and lot codes are assigned to this part number. The 01-8851-001-00 exists in order to differentiate that the device is being distributed as a loaner rather than a sale of the device