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ZUK 00584209308Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Vivacit-E Articular Surface Size 3 8mm · Class 2 · Implant

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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 00885556620939), received between Sep 13, 2019 and Sep 13, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incomplete or Inadequate Connection” (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

  • Incomplete or Inadequate Connection2

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionSep 13, 2019Incomplete or Inadequate Connection; Incomplete or Inadequate Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE POLY WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE TIBIAL BASE. DELAY OF LESS THAN 30 MINUTES, NO INJURY REPORTED. NO BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE, PROCEDURE WAS CONCLUDED WITH A POLY ONE BIGGER SIZE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9029461 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 13, 2019Incomplete or Inadequate Connection; Incomplete or Inadequate Connection

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING SURGERY, THE POLY WOULD NOT STAY LOCKED IN THE TIBIAL BASE. DELAY OF LESS THAN 30 MINUTES, NO INJURY REPORTED. NO BACKUP DEVICE AVAILABLE, PROCEDURE WAS CONCLUDED WITH A POLY ONE BIGGER SIZE.

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 9028304 ↗

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