Zimmer® Natural Nail® System 47-2493-210-10Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer GmbH · ZNN CMN NAIL 10MMX21.5CM 125R · Class 2 · Implant
All models of Zimmer Natural Nail System (57)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024298835), received between Apr 10, 2019 and Aug 13, 2021 — classified as 4 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture3
- Insufficient Device Problem Information2
- Mechanical Jam1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant4
- Bone Fracture(s)2
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 13, 2021Fracture; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Fracture; Insufficient Device Problem Information
INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12317963 ↗InjuryAug 4, 2021Fracture; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Fracture; Insufficient Device Problem Information
PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED ON AN UNKNOWN SIDE AND UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 12275242 ↗InjuryNov 7, 2019Fracture; Fracture
INVESTIGATION RESULT IS AVAILABLE NOW.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 9290835 ↗InjuryApr 10, 2019Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SURGERY, A SET SCREW WAS STUCK WHEN BEING SET AND IT COULDN'T BE TURNED. THE SURGEON HAD TO REMOVE THE ZNN NAIL AND IMPLANT A BACK-UP NAIL. THERE WAS A DELAY IN THE PROCEDURE OF MORE THAN 30 MINUTES. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 8498485 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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