G7 ACETABULAR SCREW 010001000Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00880304527485), received between Feb 5, 2020 and Jul 22, 2025 — classified as 4 injuries, 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Delivered as Unsterile Product” (3 reports).
3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K121874); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Delivered as Unsterile Product3
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Fracture1
- Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth1
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
- Bone Fracture(s)1
- Fall1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pain1
- Periprosthetic fracture1
- Unequal Limb Length1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 22, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK POST IMPLANTATION DUE TO PAIN. RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING DISPLAYED A BONY ACETABULAR FRACTURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Pain; Periprosthetic fracture
MAUDE report 22563649 ↗InjuryMay 16, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY TWO YEARS POST-IMPLANTATION THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO A FRACTURED ACETABULUM. THE SURGEON STATED THAT ACETABULUM FRACTURE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN BUT MAY HAVE OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF IMPLANTATION AND WENT UNNOTICED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s); Unequal Limb Length
MAUDE report 19331282 ↗InjuryNov 30, 2023Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth; Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT WAS BORN WITH HIP DYSPLASIA. THE PATIENT¿S CUP STARTED TO WEAR AND WAS REVISED. ONE YEAR POST IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT FELL, AND THE CUP WAS FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THE SURGEON RECOMMENDED A CUSTOM IMPLANT.
Patient problems: Fall
MAUDE report 18242031 ↗InjuryOct 29, 2021Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 12719158 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH INCOMING INSPECTION AT THE WAREHOUSE THAT THE SEAL WIDTH WAS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH (6.35MM). NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9670891 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH INCOMING INSPECTION AT THE WAREHOUSE THAT THE SEAL WIDTH WAS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH (6.35MM). NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9670883 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2020Delivered as Unsterile Product; Delivered as Unsterile Product
IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH INCOMING INSPECTION AT THE WAREHOUSE THAT THE SEAL WIDTH WAS LESS THAN 1/4 INCH (6.35MM). NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 9670881 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K121874. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0007-2023 · Aug 25, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedG7 Acetabular System, Acetabular Shell, Item numbers Item Numbers: 010000663 (52 MM E), 010000667 (60 MM G). used in hip arthroplasty
- Z-1837-2014 · May 7, 2014 · TerminatedG7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Rod, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis PN 110003458.
- Z-1838-2014 · May 7, 2014 · TerminatedG7 Acetabular System Positioning Guide Post, orthopedic surgical instrument for hip prosthesis. PN:110003500.
Other Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented devices
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-40HEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented2 recalls23 reports
- Vivacit-E® 110031012Zimmer, Inc. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall33 reports
- G7® Dual Mobility Acetabular System 110024462Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall22 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-36HEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall5 reports
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-36JEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall1 report
- DJO SURGICAL 942-01-32CEncore Medical, L.P. · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented1 recall0 reports
- TAPERLOC COMPLETE XR 123 MICRO FEMORAL 51-145150Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented46 reports
- TAPERLOC COMPLETE MICRO PRIMARY FEMORAL 51-106160Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented35 reports
Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.