Recall Z-0419-2026
Zimmer, Inc. · initiated September 26, 2025
Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature
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
Codes / lots: UDI (01)00889024572713(17)300406(10)67160480; Lot Number 67160480
Reason for recall
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.
FDA-determined cause: Labeling mix-ups
Action taken
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.
Details
- Recall number
- Z-0419-2026
- Initiated
- September 26, 2025
- Posted by FDA
- November 3, 2025
- Product code
- LPH – Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Porous Uncemented
- 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
- Recalling firm
- Zimmer, Inc., Warsaw, IN
Other products in the same recall event
| Recall | Product | Initiated |
|---|---|---|
| Z-0418-2026 Class II | Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 44 mm…Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two (2) lots of the Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Bearing… | 09/26/2025Open, Classified |