G7® Vivacit-E® 30124007Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 4
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024520554), received between Oct 30, 2020 and May 15, 2025 — classified as 3 injuries, 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
- Detachment of Device or Device Component1
- Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping1
- Device Dislodged or Dislocated1
- Malposition of Device1
Patient problems
- Failure of Implant1
- Fall1
- Hematoma1
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Dislocation1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
- Tissue Breakdown1
Recent adverse event reports
The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryMay 15, 2025Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Failure of Implant
MAUDE report 22025739 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2024Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION. DURING THE PROCEDURE, A LARGE HEMATOMA WAS EVACUATED AND MINIMAL NECROTIC TISSUE WAS NOTED. THE INTENTION OF THE SURGERY WAS TO ALLOW FOR CUP INGROWTH TO THE BONE AND THEN WILL RETURN TO SURGERY FOR FINAL CEMENTED STEM AND CONSTRAINED LINER. THE STEM AND HEAD WERE EXPLANTED WITHOUT COMPLICATIONS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Fall; Hematoma; Joint Dislocation; Tissue Breakdown
MAUDE report 20665622 ↗InjuryNov 14, 2023Malposition of Device; Malposition of Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A POSTOPERATIVE X-RAY SHOWED THE FEMORAL HEAD NOT SITTING IN THE CENTER OF THE ACETABULAR COMPONENT. A REVISION SURGERY OCCURRED TO REPLACE THE HEAD AND LINER AND IT WAS NOTICED THE HEAD WAS NOT PROPERLY LOCKED INTO THE LINER. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18132104 ↗MalfunctionOct 30, 2020Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping; Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 10762860 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.