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Dermacarriers 00-7708-000-10Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products, Inc. · Zimmer Skin Graft Carrier 8 inch Length · Class 1

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024375482), received between Dec 21, 2023 and Feb 26, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Delivered as Unsterile Product” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 1 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Delivered as Unsterile Product3
  • Patient Device Interaction Problem2
  • Material Twisted/Bent1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • Graft failure1
  • Laceration(s)1
  • Skin Tears1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 26, 2025Patient Device Interaction Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE CARRIER DID NOT EASILY GO THROUGH THE MESHER, CAUSING THE NORMAL SIZE AND THICKNESS SKIN GRAFT TO BECOME CAUGHT IN THE ROLLER. AN ALTERNATE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE AND AN ADDITIONAL SKIN GRAFT WAS REQUIRED FROM THE PATIENT. NO DELAY TO THE PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED. DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. NO ADDITIONAL CONSEQUENCES HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THIS MALFUNCTION.

    Patient problems: Graft failure; Skin Tears

    MAUDE report 21473029 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 16, 2025Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS HAIR-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE PACKAGING. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21171985 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 6, 2024Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A HAIR LIKE SUBSTANCE DURING INCOMING INSPECTION. THERE IS NO HARM OR DELAY REPORTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19249044 ↗
  • InjuryMar 27, 2024Material Twisted/Bent; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Material Twisted/Bent; Patient Device Interaction Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THE PRODUCT WAS BREAKING THE SKIN GRAFT AND THERE IS AN ELEVATION ON THE SMOOTH SIDE OF THE CARRIER. AN ALTERNATIVE CARRIER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE AND AN UNPLANNED ADDITIONAL SKIN GRAFT WAS TAKEN. THERE WAS NO FURTHER PATIENT IMPACT OR DELAY NOTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AND THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: Laceration(s)

    MAUDE report 18986207 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 21, 2023Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18372455 ↗

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