G7® Longevity® 20123607Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 6
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024519343), received between Nov 11, 2022 and Jul 15, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Insert2
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem1
- Material Integrity Problem1
- Packaging Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 15, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A LEFT HIP REVISION DUE TO POLY DISASSOCIATION FROM THE CUP AND THE PATIENT DID NOT HAVE A FUNCTIONING POLY FOR THEIR HIP. THE LINER WAS EXPLANTED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 22506013 ↗MalfunctionMar 14, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21605090 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2024Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE INITIAL LEFT HIP PROCEDURE, WHEN ASSEMBLING THE LINER AND THE SHELL, INSTABILITY WAS FOUND. WHEN REMOVING THE LINER, IT WAS DAMAGED. ANOTHER LINER AND SHELL WERE USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM OR HEALTH IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19468888 ↗MalfunctionMay 16, 2024Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE PRODUCT WAS OPENED ON THE STERILE FIELD, THE INSIDE OF THE PACKAGING WAS CONTAMINATED. THE IMPLANT SEEMINGLY HAD A FIBER/EYELASH/HAIR ON IT. THE SURGERY WAS COMPLETED WITH A SECOND DEVICE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19330673 ↗MalfunctionApr 10, 2023Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16709017 ↗MalfunctionNov 11, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON FINAL REDUCTION THE LINER CAME FREE OF THE SHELL. HAD TO IMPLANT A NEW LINER. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15779662 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.