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G7® Vivacit-E® 30113607Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

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 00889024520219), received between Dec 9, 2021 and Feb 18, 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 1 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Insert2
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Naturally Worn1
  • Positioning Failure1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
  • Ambulation or Postural Difficulties1
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Joint Dislocation1
  • Pain1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 18, 2025Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Naturally Worn

    NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: Ambulation or Postural Difficulties; Failure of Implant; Joint Dislocation; Pain

    MAUDE report 21397346 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 24, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    THERE IS NO UPDATE TO THE PRIOR EVENT DESCRIPTION PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 17995277 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 15, 2022Positioning Failure; Positioning Failure

    IT WAS REPORTED LINER WOULD NOT SEAT CUP. THE CUP WAS DRIED; SCREWS WERE CHECKED TO ENSURE THEY WERE DOWN THE ENTIRE WAY. EVENTUALLY A NEW 10-DEGREE LINER WAS OFFERED AND IT IMMEDIATELY SEATED CORRECTLY. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15225545 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 9, 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 12969164 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.