The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0924-2026·Announced 2025-12-24

Air dermatomes recalled because the thickness control bar may be misaligned

Zimmer Surgical is recalling 839 Zimmer Air Dermatomes because the devices may have a misaligned thickness control bar.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 2 because the record cites a misaligned control bar with no stated consequence or reported harm.

Plain-English summary

The Zimmer Air Dermatome, model 00880100100, from Zimmer Surgical Inc, is being recalled.

The reason given in the enforcement record is that the devices may have a misaligned thickness control bar.

The record lists 839 units, with lot and serial numbers listed in the enforcement record including lot 65944745 and serial number 115821 under UDI (01)00889024375901. Distribution covered the USA, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, India, Malaysia and Singapore among other regions. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

The record describes a misaligned control component and states no consequence or reported injuries. Facilities should follow Zimmer's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Zimmer Air Dermatome, Model/Catalog Number: 00880100100
Manufacturer
Zimmer Surgical Inc
Hazard
  • misalignment
  • thickness-control
  • surgical-instrument

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lot Code: Model No 00880100100
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115821
  • Lot Number 65944745
  • Serial Number 115821
  • Model No 00880100100
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115824
  • Serial Number 115824
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115826
  • Serial Number 115826
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115827
  • Serial Number 115827
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115829
  • Serial Number 115829
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115831
  • Serial Number 115831
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115832
  • Serial Number 115832
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115834
  • Serial Number 115834
  • UDI (01)00889024375901(21)115835

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.