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G7® Vivacit-E® 30123605Recalls & 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
11
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024520486), received between Oct 21, 2021 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (7 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

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

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Insert7
  • Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping2
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component1
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
  • Noise, Audible1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions9
  • Failure of Implant1
  • Joint Dislocation1

Recent adverse event reports

The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjurySep 29, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Noise, Audible

    Patient problems: Failure of Implant

    MAUDE report 50926993 ↗
  • InjuryJul 1, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY ONE DAY POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

    Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

    MAUDE report 25677373 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER INSERTING THE LINER IMPLANT, IT CAME LOOSE FROM THE SHELL DURING THE TRIAL REDUCTION. AFTER REPEATEDLY TAPPING IT, IT WAS REINSERTED. NO PATIENT HARM OR IMPACT REPORTED. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24400541 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 3, 2025Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22397115 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 13, 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 16733544 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 6, 2023Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

    NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16691276 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 27, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LINER COULD NOT LOCK INTO THE SHELL IN THE SURGICAL FIELD. THE SURGEON COMMENTED THAT THE PROCEDURE WAS DONE CORRECTLY. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION. NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15111718 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 12, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A HIP PROCEDURE, THE SURGEON HAS TROUBLE GETTING THE LINER TO INSERT INTO THE CUP. AFTER SEVERAL HITS, THE SURGERY WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET THE LINER IN AND COMPLETED THE SURGERY AS INTENDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT. 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 14374993 ↗
  • InjuryMay 11, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO SEPARATE LINERS WERE ATTEMPTED TO BE SEATED INTO THE CUP WITHOUT SUCCESS. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. 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 14361124 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 11, 2022Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT TWO SEPARATE LINERS WERE ATTEMPTED TO BE SEATED INTO THE CUP WITHOUT SUCCESS. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. 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 14360995 ↗
  • InjuryOct 21, 2021Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

    IT WAS REPORTED DURING A HIP PROCEDURE, WHEN OPENING THE LINER, A BIG BLACK HAIR WAS FOUND ON THE IMPLANT. SURGEON USED A NEW LINER. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION. 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 12672328 ↗

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