Zimmer Surgical Inc. has recalled approximately 11,985 boxes (containing 119,850 individual blades) of Zimmer Dermatome Blades used in skin grafting procedures. The blades are producing skin grafts that are too thin or non-uniform, which can prevent proper wound coverage. While the issue is typically identified by medical professionals during surgery, it often requires surgeons to perform additional skin harvests from the patient to adequately cover the surgical site.
The defect causes the blades to cut skin grafts that are thin and inconsistent. This results in surgical delays and forces medical teams to harvest more skin from the patient's body than originally planned, increasing the surgical trauma and potential for donor site complications.
Manufacturer-initiated recall for defective surgical blades.
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