Zimmer Biomet recalls Dual Mobility Vivacit-E bearings with size mixup risk. The package labels a Size F but contains Size G implants, potentially causing improper fit.
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 certain Dual Mobility Vivacit-E hip bearings due to a size mixup between the package label and actual implant. This could lead to improper fit and complications during surgery.
The package labels the bearing as Size F (44 mm) but contains Size G (46 mm) implants, and vice versa. This size mismatch could cause improper fit during hip replacement surgery, potentially leading to complications.
Patients who received the recalled bearings during hip replacement surgery are affected. Surgeons and medical teams using these bearings are at risk of improper implant fitting.
Check the package label for Size F (44 mm) or Size G (46 mm) on the outer package. The specific lot number 67160480 is associated with this recall.
Verify the outer package label matches the implant size (Size F or Size G) to identify the recalled item.
The recall is due to a size mixup between the package label and actual implant, where the package labels a Size F but contains Size G implants, and vice versa.
The official recall notice does not specify a remedy or action steps for affected individuals.
Check the package label for Size F (44 mm) or Size G (46 mm) and look for the lot number 67160480.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Zimmer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0419-2026 — Zimmer Zimmer Hello, I own a Zimmer that is covered by recall Z-0419-2026 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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