Home / Recalls / Medical Devices
Zimmer, Inc. recalls ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.
Recalled July 22, 2015 · FDA recall Z-2060-2015 · Zimmer
Hazard
A single distributed ZNN Greater Trochanter Femoral Nail may have been dented. Potential for fatigue of implant prior to sufficient fracture healing, which may result in need for implant removal and revision of fracture fixation to assure proper healing and avoid fracture malunion or nonunion. · FDA Class II
Units
8
Sold at
Worldwide distribution. US states of NC and AK; Taiwan, Japan, and Germany.
Description
A single distributed ZNN Greater Trochanter Femoral Nail may have been dented. Potential for fatigue of implant prior to sufficient fracture healing, which may result in need for implant removal and revision of fracture fixation to assure proper healing and avoid fracture malunion or nonunion.
Product
ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.
Manufacturer(s)
Zimmer, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →