G7 Vivacit-ERecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 41 models of G7 Vivacit-E by Zimmer, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 218 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Aug 28, 2020 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 103 injuries, 115 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Insert” (78 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Most reported G7 Vivacit-E problems

G7 Vivacit-E models

41 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103606

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented
  26 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103604

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented
  18 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103605

  Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented
  17 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103203

  Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer
  14 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123605

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  11 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123606

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented
  11 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103205

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  9 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123604

  Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer
  9 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103607

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented
  8 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103608

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented
  8 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123204

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer + additive, cemented
  8 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30104006

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer + additive, cemented
  6 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123203

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/ceramic/polymer + additive, porous uncemented
  6 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123207

  Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented
  6 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103204

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer + additive, cemented
  5 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123206

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  5 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123607

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/ceramic/polymer + additive, porous uncemented
  5 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103202

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/ceramic/polymer + additive, porous uncemented
  4 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30113605

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer + additive, cemented
  4 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30113607

  Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented
  4 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30124006

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/ceramic/polymer + additive, porous uncemented
  4 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30124007

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented
  4 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30104008

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented
  3 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30113606

  Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer
  3 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103206

  Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented
  2 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30104007

  Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented
  2 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30124009

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  2 reports
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30102805

  Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103207

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/polymer, cemented
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30103609

  Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30112805

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30113604

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30114006

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123202

  Prosthesis, hip, semi-constrained, metal/ceramic/polymer, cemented or non-porous, uncemented
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123205

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123608

  Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30123609

  Prosthesis, hip, constrained, cemented or uncemented, metal/polymer
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30153605

  Hip Prosthesis, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/polymer, + additive, porous, uncemented
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30154006

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30154009

  Hip, semi-constrained, cemented, metal/ceramic/polymer + additive, porous uncemented
  1 report
• G7® Vivacit-E® 30154409

  PROSTHESIS, HIP, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, POROUS UNCEMENTED
  1 report

Recent G7 Vivacit-E adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Difficult to Insert

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50934706 ↗
• InjurySep 29, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Noise, Audible

  Patient problems: Failure of Implant

  MAUDE report 50926993 ↗
• InjurySep 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported in a clinical study that the patient received a cortisone injection approximately one-year post-implantation due to iliopsoas tendinitis, bursitis, and pain. The event was marked as ongoing but improving with no further complications reported at this time. No additional information available for the reported event.

  Patient problems: Bursitis; Pain; Tendinopathy

  MAUDE report 50914783 ↗
• InjurySep 15, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that the patient underwent a DAIR approximately one month later due to infection. Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

  Patient problems: Medical device site infection

  MAUDE report 50770207 ↗
• InjuryAug 28, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  It was reported the patient underwent a revision approximately 3.5 months post-implantation due to dislocation and malposition of the cup. Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 50495713 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 9, 2026Difficult to Insert

  It was reported that the liner would not sit in the cup. A bone screw was removed and the liner still did not insert all the way. 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 50189270 ↗
• InjuryAug 7, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that the patient underwent a hip revision. During the procedure the Head and Liner were revised. It was confirmed that no further information could be provided.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 50174341 ↗
• 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 ↗
• InjuryJun 24, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT APPROXIMATELY FOUR MONTHS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO INSTABILITY AND SUBLUXATION OF THE JOINT FOLLOWING A FALL. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Joint Laxity; Subluxation

  MAUDE report 25606638 ↗
• InjuryJun 22, 2026Device Dislodged or Dislocated; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A HIP REVISION DUE TO DISLOCATION AND RECURRENT INFECTION. NEW IMPLANTS PLACED AND ANTIBIOTICS ADMINISTERED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation; Medical device site infection

  MAUDE report 25588505 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 14, 2026Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS A HAIR IN THE POLY BOX. 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 25497611 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 19, 2026Difficult to Insert

  No further information at the time of this report.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 25221799 ↗
• InjuryApr 24, 2026Unstable; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN INITIAL HIP PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT WAS REVISED APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS LATER DUE TO MALPOSITION, INCORRECT SIZING, DISLOCATION AND INSTABILITY. IT WAS REPORTED THAT NO FURTHER INFORMATION COULD BE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: Joint Dislocation

  MAUDE report 24982043 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material

  IT WAS REPORTED THE STERILE PACKAGING OF A NEUTRAL LINER WAS DEFORMED/MELTED AND COULD NOT BE SAFELY OPENED, AND THE SURGEON ELECTED TO USE A HIGH WALL LINER. THERE WERE NO CONSEQUENCES OR IMPACTS TO THE PATIENT. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24604056 ↗
• InjuryMar 12, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A FOLLOW-UP VISIT TWO WEEKS POST-IMPLANTATION, THE PATIENT PRESENTED WITH SLOW WOULD HEALING AND WAS PRESCRIBED AN ANTIBIOTIC. AT THE NEXT FOLLOW-UP, THE ISSUE WAS RESOLVED, AND ALL COMPONENTS REMAIN IMPLANTED WITHOUT COMPLICATION. DUE DILIGENCE IS IN PROGRESS FOR THIS COMPLAINT; TO DATE NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR PRODUCT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.

  Patient problems: Impaired Healing

  MAUDE report 24581675 ↗

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