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Zimmer, Inc.: Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 46 mm O.D., Size G, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031013; semi constrained hip prosthesis

Recall number
Z-0419-2026
Recalling firm
Zimmer, Inc.
Product
Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 46 mm O.D., Size G, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031013; semi constrained hip prosthesis
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2025-09-26
Posted
2025-11-03
Terminated
not on file
Reason
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.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Action
Zimmer Biomet issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE recall notice to its consignees on 9/25/2025 via FedEx, 2nd Day Delivery. The notice explained the issue, potential risks, and requested the return of all affected devices in inventory. Risk Managers were notified that the sales representatives would be removing the affected products. Recommendation for patient monitoring was made to the implanting surgeons. For further questions or concerns after reviewing this notice, please call customer service at 574-371-3071 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Calls received outside of call center operating hours will receive a voicemail prompt or be transferred to an on-call representative in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, questions may be emailed to CorporateQuality.PostMarket@zimmerbiomet.com.
Quantity
63 units
Distribution
US: OH, GA, WI, NE, IA, IL, CA, NY, MD, NC, PA, AL, TN, MI, WA, FL, TX, KS, NM, AZ, and CANADA, AUSTRALIA, NETHERLANDS
Lot, serial or model codes
UDI (01)00889024572713(17)300406(10)67160480; Lot Number 67160480
510(k) numbers
["K190656"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
LPH
Firm FEI
1000220733
Firm city
Warsaw
Firm state
IN
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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2026-09-29T08:25:23.626Z
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