Natural NailRecalls & reported problems across all models
Zimmer, Inc. · 52 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 111
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 48
- Recalls
- 1
We found 52 models of Natural Nail by Zimmer, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 111 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 22, 2017 and Mar 31, 2026 — classified as 48 injuries, 63 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (50 reports).
1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier.
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Natural Nail recalls
FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.
- Jul 30, 2018Class IITerminated
The item is labeled as an 8.3mm, but it is actually a 12 mm.
Z-3246-2018 · Root cause: Mixed-up of materials/components · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported Natural Nail problems
Device problems
- Fracture50
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem17
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available9
- Malposition of Device8
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging7
- Failure to Align3
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth2
- Migration2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions48
- No Patient Involvement12
- Pain12
- Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture11
- Foreign Body In Patient8
- Muscle/Tendon Damage7
- Swelling/ Edema7
- Ambulation or Postural Difficulties6
Natural Nail models
52 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-340-08ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 recall0 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2492-360-13ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES12 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-032-00ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT11 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-032-44ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES10 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-035-07ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES8 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-035-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES7 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-320-11ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES4 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-032-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES3 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-040-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES3 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-003-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-031-00ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-046-30ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT2 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-047-32ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-030-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-042-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-045-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2487-005-10ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-320-09ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-380-09ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES2 reports
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-003-00ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-003-51ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-004-30ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-004-31ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- 1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-034-49ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-035-40SCREWDRIVER1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-035-42SCREWDRIVER1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-035-60SCREWDRIVER1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-035-62SCREWDRIVER1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-035-72SCREWDRIVER1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-048-32ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-064-49BIT, DRILL1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-064-50BIT, DRILL1 report
- Natural Nail® 00-2490-075-43BIT, DRILL1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2483-105-60ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-037-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-047-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-050-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-050-60ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2484-055-50ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2487-005-00ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2492-321-10ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2492-340-11ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2492-341-10ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2492-380-10ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2494-340-10ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2494-360-11ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2494-380-10ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-300-09ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-340-09ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-360-11ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
- Natural Nail® 47-2495-380-11ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES1 report
Recent Natural Nail adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMar 31, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL IMPLANTATION (ORIF) DUE TO A FEMORAL BONE FRACTURE AFTER INVOLVEMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT AS PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN EXPLANTATION OF THE NAILS AND SCREWS APPROXIMATELY SEVEN (7) MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION DUE TO DISCOMFORT IN DEEP FLEXION AND POTENTIAL IMPINGEMENT OF THE DISTAL LOCKING SCREWS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Joint Impingement; Pain
MAUDE report 24745224 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THE DRIVER BROKE WHILE THE DOCTOR WAS LOCKING THE SCREW. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24422659 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSERTION OF A CEPHALOMEDULLARY NAIL, THE FLEXIBLE DRIVER BROKE WHILE THE SURGEON WAS TIGHTENING THE SET SCREW AGAINST THE LAG SCREW. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24072239 ↗MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Fracture; Physical Resistance/Sticking
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING DRILLING FOR A CEPHALOMEDULLARY NAIL LAG SCREW OVER A 3.2 MM PIN, THE LAG SCREW DRILL BECAME CAUGHT WITHIN THE DRILL CANNULA AND THE GOLD TIP FRACTURED INTO MULTIPLE PIECES. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24037114 ↗MalfunctionJan 2, 2026Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SCREWDRIVER BROKE DURING SURGERY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23945727 ↗InjuryNov 18, 2025Difficult to Insert; Damaged Thread; Difficult to Insert; Damaged Thread
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23587341 ↗MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE IS A CRACK AT THE TIP OF THE INSTRUMENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23294080 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE, THE LAG SCREW REAMER TIP BROKE WHILE REAMING. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE EVENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22060482 ↗MalfunctionApr 28, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF THE REAMER WAS FRACTURED DURING A PROCEDURE BUT WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT¿S FEMUR. ANOTHER REAMER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21917675 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21677206 ↗InjuryFeb 24, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A PROSTHESIS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO FRACTURE OF THE IMPLANT. THERE WAS HARM TO THE PATIENT AS THE PATIENT HAD TO UNDERWENT SURGICICAL/MEDICAL INTERVENTION. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21446789 ↗InjuryFeb 10, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FEMUR WAS REAMED AND PREPARED FOR THE NAIL AS NORMAL. THE NAIL WAS INSERTED AND GUIDE WIRE REMOVED. WHEN REAMING FOR THE LAG SCREW THE TIP OF THE DRILL FRACTURED OFF AND REMAINED IN THE PATIENT. THE LAG SCREW WAS INSERTED AS PER NORMAL AND WAS NOT AFFECTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND THERE IS NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient
MAUDE report 21345750 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY THAT THE SCREWDRIVER FRACTURED. THERE WAS NO HARM, INJURY, NOR SURGICAL/MEDICAL INTERVENTION TO PATIENT. A DELAY OF 40 MINUTES WAS REPORTED. THE PATIENT DID NOT RETAIN ANY FOREIGN PARTICLE. DUE DILIGENCE COMPLETE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21327209 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21147775 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2024Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20652057 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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