Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Phoenix Nail System Recalled by Zimmer Biomet, Inc. Due to Certain lots of the Phoenix Tibia Nail 3.5mm...

Date: March 12, 2018
Company: Zimmer Biomet, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Zimmer Biomet, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Phoenix Nail System, intended for use with an intramedullary nail system for alignment, stabilization and fixation of fractures. 3.5mm Inserter Connector, Short; Model Number: 14-441045; Kit Model Numbers: 14-400082, 14-400082S, 14-440065S, 14-442000-00, 14-442000S, 14-444000-00, 979105, 14-441045-00, and 14-444000S

Quantity: 2470

Why Was This Recalled?

Certain lots of the Phoenix Tibia Nail 3.5mm Inserter instruments are being recalled due to reports of fracturing and remaining in the device implant.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zimmer Biomet, Inc.

Zimmer Biomet, Inc. has 875 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report