G7® Vivacit-E® 30103205Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024519855), received between Jun 28, 2021 and Jun 24, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (6 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJun 24, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO INSTABILITY AND SUBLUXATION OF THE JOINT FOLLOWING A FALL. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Subluxation

  MAUDE report 25606638 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 4, 2025Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A FOREIGN SUBSTANCE WAS ADHERING TO THE IMPLANT SURFACE. A SECOND IMPLANT WAS OPENED TO COMPLETE THE CASE WITHOUT DELAY, OR HARM. 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 23715965 ↗
• InjuryDec 4, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INITIAL RIGHT TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY. APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS LATER THE PATIENT RECEIVED A CORTISONE INJECTION TO THE RIGHT HIP FOR BURSITIS AND REPORTED AS RESOLVED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Bursitis; Pain

  MAUDE report 20846394 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO LINERS COULD NOT BE INSERTED CORRECTLY INTO THE SHELL DURING THE SAME CASE. ANOTHER LINER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17948418 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TWO LINERS COULD NOT BE INSERTED CORRECTLY INTO THE SHELL DURING THE SAME CASE. ANOTHER LINER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17948415 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 16, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON WAS NOT ABLE TO ASSEMBLE THE LINELINER WITH THE SHELL. ANOTHER LINER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM OR HEALTH CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17941131 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 7, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

  UPON RECEIPT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN REPORTED UNDER THIS MFR NUMBER. THIS REPORT SHOULD BE VOIDED AND A CORRECTED REPORT WILL BE FILED UNDER 1822565 ZIMMER.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17699915 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 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 12358669 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 28, 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 12075981 ↗