G7® Vivacit-E® 30103206Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024519862), received between Sep 18, 2020 and Aug 9, 2022 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (1 report).
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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Insert1
- Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionAug 9, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN INITIAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY, THE LINER WOULD NOT SEAT INTO THE CUP. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15189431 ↗MalfunctionSep 18, 2020Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging; Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
IT WAS REPORTED INCOMING INSPECTION TEAM MEMBER FOUND THERE IS A HOLE ON THE OUTER PACKAGE AND IT WAS PENETRATED INTO THE STERILE PACKAGE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10553725 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.