G7® Vivacit-E® 30123206Recalls & 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
- 5
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024520448), received between Oct 5, 2023 and May 9, 2025 — classified as 5 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (5 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 Insert5
- Material Deformation1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions5
Recent adverse event reports
The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 9, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LINER WAS DIFFICULT TO INSERT. THERE WAS A THREE (3) TO FIVE (5) MINUTES DELAY IN SURGERY TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT. NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21996101 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2025Difficult to Insert; Material Deformation; Difficult to Insert; Material Deformation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LINER COULD NOT BE INSERTED. THE SURGEON USED ANOTHER PRODUCT OF THE SAME SIZE TO COMPLETE THE SURGERY. THERE WAS A THREE (3) MINUTE DELAY IN SURGERY DUE TO THE PRODUCT CHANGE. THE INITIAL CUP WAS IMPLANTED INTO THE PATIENT. THERE WAS NO IMPACT OR HARM TO THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21645239 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2025Difficult 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 21313544 ↗MalfunctionFeb 5, 2025Difficult 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 21313528 ↗MalfunctionOct 5, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
NO FURTHER INFORMATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17875505 ↗
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- PINNACLE ALTRX 1221-36-054Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED388 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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