G7® Longevity® 20104008Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024518827), received between Dec 13, 2025 and Dec 17, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (3 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Insert3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO SEAT THE G7 LINER INTO THE G7 SHELL. A SECOND G7 LINER WAS OPENED AND ATTEMPTED WITH THE SAME RESULT. A THIRD G7 LINER WAS THEN ASSEMBLED, AND THE CASE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETE AS MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE; HOWEVER, NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23831453 ↗MalfunctionDec 17, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23831438 ↗MalfunctionDec 13, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON COULD NOT IMPACT THE LINER. A SECOND LINER WAS USED AND ALSO COULD NOT BE IMPLANTED. A THIRD LINER WAS ABLE TO BE IMPLANTED INTO THE SAME CUP. 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 23797878 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.