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Vanguard® Vivacit-E® VE183460Recalls & reported problems

Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant

All models of Vanguard Vivacit-E (17)

Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00889024565050), received between Mar 8, 2022 and Mar 8, 2022 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Packaging Problem” (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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Packaging Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMar 8, 2022Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A KNEE PROCEDURE, WHEN THE TIBIAL INSERT PACKAGING WAS OPENED, A HAIR WAS FOUND ON THE IMPLANT. ATTEMPTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN MADE; HOWEVER, NO MORE IS AVAILABLE.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13690081 ↗

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