Zimmer Biomet recalls two lots of Dual Mobility Vivacit-E bearings due to size mixup between Size F and Size G implants. This mismatch could cause improper joint fit and complications during surgery.
Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two (2) lots of the Dual Mobility Vivacit-E¿ Bearing due to a commingle. The outer package is labeled as a Size F 44 mm, however, the implant inside the package is a Size G 46 mm, and vice versa.
Zimmer Biomet is recalling two lots of Dual Mobility Vivacit-E bearings because the size labels on the packages are swapped. Using the wrong size could lead to improper joint fit and surgical complications.
The recalled bearings have swapped size labels: packages labeled Size F (44 mm) contain Size G (46 mm) implants, and vice versa. This mismatch could cause improper joint fit during surgery, potentially leading to complications.
Patients who received the recalled bearings during hip replacement surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical teams using these bearings for procedures are at risk of using the wrong size.
Check the package label for the size (F or G) and the implant dimensions (44 mm or 46 mm). The recall includes specific lot numbers and model numbers listed in the official notice.
Verify the size label on the package (F or G) and the corresponding implant dimensions (44 mm or 46 mm).
The recall is due to a size mixup between the bearings: packages labeled Size F contain Size G implants and vice versa.
Using the wrong size could cause improper joint fit during surgery, potentially leading to complications.
Check the package label for the size (F or G) and the implant dimensions (44 mm or 46 mm). The recall includes specific lot numbers and model numbers listed in the official notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0418-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0418-2026 from Zimmer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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