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ZUK 00584209408Recalls & reported problems

Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Vivacit-E Articular Surface Size 4 8mm · Class 2 · Implant

All models of ZUK (46)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00885556620991), received between Dec 8, 2022 and Dec 8, 2022 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Degraded” (1 report).

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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Degraded1

Patient problems

  • Failure of Implant1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 8, 2022Degraded; Degraded

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER 3 YEARS ONE (1) VIVACIT-E ART SURF SZ 4 8MM WAS WORN THROUGH BY THE PATIENT. THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED ON (B)(6) 2022, IN ADDITION TO ONE (1) ZUK UNI TIB BASE SZ 4 RM/LL AND ONE (1) ZUK UNI FEMORAL SIZE D RM/LL. THE PROCEDURE WAS RESUMED, WITHOUT ANY DELAY, USING A COMPETITOR DEVICE. NO FURTHER COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 15946335 ↗

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