FDA recall record

Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 44 mm recall — FDA Z-0418-2026

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…

Class IIclassification
Z-0418-2026official record ID
Nov 12, 2025report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0418-2026
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmZimmer, Inc.
Report dateNov 12, 2025
Recall initiation dateSep 26, 2025
Quantity72 units
LocationWarsaw, IN, United States

Official product description

Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 44 mm O.D., Size F, Bearing, Model/Catalog Number: 110031012; semi constrained hip prosthesis

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

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

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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