Vanguard® Vivacit-E® VE183640Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024565661), received between May 20, 2022 and Feb 12, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionFeb 12, 2026Difficult to Insert

  NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24321786 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 20, 2022Packaging Problem; Packaging Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN THE STERILE PACKAGING OF THE ARTICULAR SURFACE WAS OPENED, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED A HAIR IN THE PACKAGING. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, HOWEVER, NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14457137 ↗