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Zimmer, Inc.: ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.

Recall number
Z-2060-2015
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Product
ZNN Antegrade Femoral Nail (ZNN AF). Orthopedic internal fixation device.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2015-06-17
Posted
2015-07-13
Terminated
2016-03-15
Reason
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.
Root cause
Process control
Action
On 6/17/2015, URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notifications were sent to the affected distributors and hospital Risk Managers with instructions for returning the affected product. All distributors were notified via electronic mail, and all hospital Risk Managers and distributors with affected inventory were also notified via courier. The recall notification included a description of the reason for the recall, affected product, consignee responsibilities, and instructions for responding to the formal recall notification. If after reviewing this notification you have further questions or concerns please call the customer call center at 1-877-946-2761. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. EST.
Quantity
8
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US states of NC and AK; Taiwan, Japan, and Germany.
Lot, serial or model codes
Part 47-2492-320-10; lot 62763724
510(k) numbers
["K083497"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HSB
Firm FEI
1000220733
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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