G7® Freedom® Vivacit-E® 30203606Recalls & reported problems
Zimmer, Inc. · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00889024588417), received between Oct 17, 2023 and Dec 3, 2025 — classified as 2 injuries, 1 malfunction.
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. 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 Problem2
- Difficult to Insert1
Patient problems
- Aspiration/Inhalation1
- Cardiac Arrest1
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Medical device site infection1
- Necrosis1
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
- Pneumonia1
- Scar Tissue1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryDec 3, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
Patient problems: Medical device site infection; Necrosis; Scar Tissue
MAUDE report 23711718 ↗InjuryJun 14, 2024Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
NO ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION TO REPORT AT THIS TIME.
Patient problems: Aspiration/Inhalation; Cardiac Arrest; Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Pneumonia; Stroke/CVA
MAUDE report 19536787 ↗MalfunctionOct 17, 2023Difficult to Insert; Difficult to Insert
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO IMPACT THE LINER INTO CUP AND THE RING POPPED OFF. THERE WAS NO BONE OR OTHER IMPINGING MATERIAL BETWEEN RING AND CUP. A NEW LINER WAS IMPACTED IN WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. THERE WAS NO KNOWN IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17952361 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.