G7® Vivacit-E® 30113606Recalls & 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
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024520202), received between Nov 22, 2024 and Oct 15, 2025 — classified as 1 injury, 2 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
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
- Joint Dislocation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionOct 15, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE G7 LINER WAS IMPACTED INTO SHELL, SURGEON FELT IT HAD SEATED PROPERLY, THEN WHILE TRIALING LINER POPPED OUT AND NEEDED TO BE RESEATED INTO SHELL. HE HAD CHECKED TO MAKE SURE SHELL WAS CLEAN AND DRY AND SCALLOPS ALIGNED ON LINER BEFORE INSERTING. ALL SCREW HOLE COVERS, AND DOME HOLE PLUG WERE IN SITU IN SHELL. IMPACTED LINER SECOND TIME WITH HEAVY MALLET AND LINER APPEARED TO BE SEATED AND DID NOT DISLODGE DURING FINAL IMPLANTATION CHECK. IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23292338 ↗InjuryFeb 11, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Device Dislodged or Dislocated
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Joint Dislocation
MAUDE report 21357147 ↗MalfunctionNov 22, 2024Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VIVACIT G7 POLYETHYLENE LINER DID NOT FIT INTO THE CUP AFTER ATTEMPTING IMPLANTATION. THE SURGEON USED AN ANCHORAGE TECHNIQUE THAT HAS WORKED IN THE PAST WITH THE STEM AND THE TRIAL AS WELL AS WITH THE ACETABULAR COMPONENTS. AFTER THE TECHNIQUE IS PERFORMED, A CORRECTION JOINT TEST IS PERFORMED AND CHECKED WITH A LUXATION. DURING THE LUXATION TEST, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE POLYETHYLENE INSERT JUMPS AND DETACHES FROM THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL ATTEMPT TO INSERT THE LINER. THERE WAS NO REPORTED HARM OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT. NO DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20758563 ↗
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- PINNACLE 1218-32-654Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer70 reports
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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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