Zimmer® Natural Nail® System 47-2493-211-11Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024298880), received between May 23, 2024 and Dec 10, 2024 — classified as 2 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Separation Problem” (1 report).

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryDec 10, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  UPON REASSESSMENT OF THE REPORTED EVENT, IT WAS DETERMINED THIS MDR SHOULD NOT BE FILED UNDER THE CURRENT MFR NUMBER AND SHOULD BE VOIDED. REPORTABILITY WILL CONTINUE UNDER MFR NUMBER (B)(4).

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Cardiac Arrest; Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

  MAUDE report 20894206 ↗
• InjuryMay 23, 2024Separation Problem; Separation Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT HAD AN INITIAL OPEN REDUCTION INTERNAL FIXATION ON THE LEFT SIDE. SUBSEQUENTLY, APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION, REVISION WAS NEEDED DUE TO EXIT OF THE CERVICAL SCREW FROM THE JOINT AND SINKING INTO THE ACETABULUM. DURING THE REVISION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE ACETABULAR ROOF WAS FRACTURED. ALL COMPONENTS WERE EXCHANGED WITH COMPETITOR PRODUCT. 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 19383575 ↗