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G7 Acetabular Liner 010000778Recalls & reported problems

Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2 · Implant

All models of G7 Acetabular Liner (85)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
2
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304525306), received between Sep 14, 2022 and Feb 28, 2023 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Insert2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 28, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING ACETABULAR PREPARATION WITH A REAMER 49 DIAMETER, ACETABULAR G7 CUP IMPACTION, EXPOSURE AND PERIPHERAL ACETABULAR DEBRIS CLEAN, APICAL SCREW APPLICATION, HOWEVER THE POLYETHYLENE LINER WOULD NOT ACHIEVE FIXATION. THE SURGEON ACCOMPLISHED FIXATION WITH DUAL MOBILITY OPTION. THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16451743 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 14, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POLYETHYLENE LINER DID NOT SEAT PROPERLY INTO THE ACETABULAR CUP. A SECOND ATTEMPT WITH ANOTHER LINER ALSO DID NOT ACHIEVE FIXATION. THERE WAS A 45 MINUTE DELAY AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH A DUAL MOBILITY OPTION. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. 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 15419555 ↗

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