Zimmer® Natural Nail® System 47-2493-212-11Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer GmbH · ZNN CMN NAIL 11.5MMX21.5CM 130R · 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
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024298927), received between Nov 24, 2020 and Mar 15, 2022 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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
Device problems
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1
- Device-Device Incompatibility1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- Material Integrity Problem1
- Mechanical Jam1
- Migration or Expulsion of Device1
- Patient Device Interaction Problem1
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Failure of Implant1
- Pain1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 15, 2022Migration or Expulsion of Device; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Migration or Expulsion of Device; Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A RIGHT SIDE HIP NAIL INSERTION DUE TO SUBTROCHANTERIC BONE FRACTURE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE NAIL HAD MIGRATED. THE PATIENT REPORTED PAIN AND FEMORAL NONUNION. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT FALL OR FALSE MOVEMENT. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Pain
MAUDE report 13769480 ↗InjuryJul 28, 2021Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT UNDERWENT REVISION SURGERY DUE TO IMPLANT FRACTURE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 12237117 ↗InjuryJan 15, 2021Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Mechanical Jam; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
NO CHANGE TO PREVIOUSLY REPORTED EVENT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11176661 ↗MalfunctionNov 24, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
NO EVENT UPDATE. INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 10895631 ↗
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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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