Zimmer® Natural Nail® System 47-2493-380-11Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer GmbH · ZNN CMN NAIL 11.5MMX38CM 125 R · 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024299801), received between Feb 5, 2019 and Feb 2, 2022 — classified as 3 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
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant3
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 2, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT: NAIL SNAPPED AT LAG SCREW JUNCTION.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13421430 ↗InjuryMay 18, 2021Fracture; Fracture
PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED ON AN UNKNOWN SIDE AND WAS REVISED DUE TO FRACTURED NAIL.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 11840473 ↗InjuryFeb 5, 2019Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD A REVISION SURGERY APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO NON-UNION. AS A RESULT, NAIL WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH ANOTHER NAIL. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 8304842 ↗
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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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