Zimmer® Natural Nail® System 47-2493-211-10Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer GmbH · ZNN CMN NAIL 10MMX21.5CM 125L · 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
- 9
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024298873), received between Feb 6, 2019 and Jan 4, 2024 — classified as 7 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (6 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture6
- Biocompatibility1
- Break1
- Device Damaged by Another Device1
- Insufficient Device Problem Information1
Patient problems
- Bone Fracture(s)4
- Failure of Implant3
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient2
- Pain2
- Foreign Body In Patient1
- Implant Pain1
- Insufficient Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 4, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A ZNN CMN NAIL WAS FITTED ON (B)(6) 2023 USING THE SAME ANCILLARY REFERENCE WHOSE CERVICAL DRILL HAD BROKEN A FEW WEEKS PREVIOUSLY. DURING THE CERVICAL DRILL, IT RUBBED INTO THE NAIL, LEAVING METAL ON THE DRILL BIT AND IN THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 18445856 ↗InjuryOct 11, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A SURGERY FOR FIXATION OF A PERTROCHANTERIC FRACTURE OF THE LEFT FEMUR, AND APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS LATER THE IMPLANT WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED IN THE BONE. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 15575124 ↗InjurySep 27, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION SURGERY APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) MONTHS POST-OP DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 15492985 ↗InjuryMay 20, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE DUE TO A BONE FRACTURE, 3 DAYS POST-OP. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE BUT NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)
MAUDE report 14460453 ↗InjuryMar 2, 2021Fracture; Biocompatibility; Fracture; Biocompatibility
INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Failure of Implant; Pain
MAUDE report 11397478 ↗InjuryMar 2, 2021Fracture; Fracture
INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
Patient problems: Implant Pain; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11397477 ↗InjuryDec 31, 2019Fracture; Fracture
MalfunctionFeb 14, 2019Device Damaged by Another Device; Device Damaged by Another Device
INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8339182 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
PLEASE REFER TO REPORT 0009613350-2019-00041.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8309461 ↗
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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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