G7® Vivacit-E® 30103202Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
All models of G7 Vivacit-E (41)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024519824), received between Mar 24, 2021 and Mar 26, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 3 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Insert2
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Fracture1
- Product Quality Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMar 26, 2025Difficult to Insert; Product Quality Problem; Difficult to Insert; Product Quality Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ONE OR TWO OF THE SPLINES ON THE LINER ARE SMALLER THAN THE REST, SO THE LINER COULD NOT BE INSERTED PROPERLY. 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 21696011 ↗InjuryFeb 25, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY AND WAS IMPLANTED WITH ZIMMER BIOMET PRODUCTS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO DISLOCATION APPROXIMATELY 5 MONTHS POST IMPLANTATION. THE BEARING AND HEAD WERE EXPLANTED.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 21460318 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2024Fracture; Fracture
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20252984 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2021Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 11562972 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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