Zimmer recalls specific natural nail implants due to potential angle mismatch during bone surgery, requiring immediate action for affected patients.
Zimmer Natural Nail (ZNN) System-CMN Femoral Nail potential commingle between CCD angle 130 degree and 125 degree
Zimmer is recalling certain natural nail implants used in bone fixation because they might have the wrong angle, which could lead to improper healing. This affects patients who received these implants during surgery.
The implants may have a mismatched angle (130 degrees instead of 125 degrees) which could cause improper bone fixation. This might lead to complications like misalignment or delayed healing during surgery.
Patients who received the Zimmer Natural Nail (ZNN) Cephalomedullary Short Nail implants during surgery are most at risk. The recall applies to specific model numbers and lot numbers.
Check for the item number 47-2493-213-11 and lot number 3025629 on the implant packaging. The recall covers implants sold with the UDI (Unique Device Identifier) (01) 0088902498965 (17) 300131 (10) 3025629.
Reach out to your surgeon to confirm if you received the recalled implant model and lot number.
The recall states there is a potential angle mismatch, but the official notice does not specify if this causes serious injury or death in normal use.
Check for item number 47-2493-213-11 and lot number 3025629 on the implant packaging or the UDI code (01) 0088902498965 (17) 300131 (10) 3025629.
The official recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your surgeon to discuss next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1793-2021 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-1793-2021 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
