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Affixus® Natural Nail® 47-2486-126-40Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer GmbH · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Affixus Natural Nail (55)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024505339), received between Nov 23, 2021 and Mar 4, 2022 — classified as 1 injury, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping 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

Device problems

  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
  • Material Integrity Problem1

Patient problems

  • Joint Dislocation1
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • InjuryMar 4, 2022Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT OPERATION WAS PERFORMED WITH ANN NAIL SYSTEM. AFTER 4 MONTHS FROM THE INITIAL, SURGEON FOUND A SCREW OF THE PROXIMAL SCREWS WAS BACKED OUT FROM THE PROPER POSITION. THE SURGEON KEEP AN EYE ON THE PATIENT CONDITION AS WELL AS NO REVISION WILL BE PLANNED SO FAR. PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. NO FURTHER OUTCOME.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 13666847 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 23, 2021Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

    INVESTIGATION RESULTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12859768 ↗

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