Skip to content

Natural Nail® 00-2490-004-31Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2

All models of Natural Nail (52)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00889024062931), received between Aug 11, 2020 and Aug 11, 2020 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Positioning Failure” (1 report).

3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K101622); they may or may not involve this specific model.

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Positioning Failure1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 11, 2020Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

    NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10391972 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K101622. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-1469-2018 · Mar 26, 2018 · Terminated
    Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 100 cm Length; Item Number: 47-2490-097-00
  • Z-1467-2018 · Mar 26, 2018 · Terminated
    Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 3.0 mm Diameter, 70 cm length; Item Number: 47-2490-098-00
  • Z-1468-2018 · Mar 26, 2018 · Terminated
    Zimmer Natural Nail System Tear Drop Guide Wire 2.4 mm Diameter, 70 cm length; Item Number: 47-2490-098-01

Other ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES devices

All ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES devices →

Sources and updates

How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page