G7® 110003453Recalls & reported problems
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · Class 2
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00887868462511), received between May 6, 2022 and Feb 3, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (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
- Fracture3
- Damaged Thread1
- Separation Failure1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionFeb 3, 2025Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE DOING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE ON THE INSERTER, IT WAS FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21293743 ↗MalfunctionOct 7, 2024Separation Failure; Damaged Thread; Separation Failure; Damaged Thread
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN INSERTING THE CUP, THE INSERTER THREADS WERE DEFORMED, AND IT COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE THREADED SHAFT IN THE INSERTER APPEARS DAMAGED, BUT UNABLE TO CONFIRM AS THE PIECES WERE UNABLE TO BE SEPARATED LATER. ANOTHER CUP WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE AND THERE WAS A 16-30 MINUTE DELAY. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20388906 ↗MalfunctionJun 13, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19530607 ↗MalfunctionMay 6, 2022Fracture; Fracture
IT WAS REPORTED DURING THE SURGERY, THE SURGEON WAS IMPACTING A G7 SHELL AND THE END OF THE G7 OFFSET INSERTER BROKE OFF. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 14303658 ↗
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.
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- 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.