Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 12, 2025
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, ho…
Zimmer, Inc. recalled Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 46 mm … - a moderate-severity action.
Zimmer Biomet Dual Mobility Vivacit-E Highly Crosslinked Polyethylene, 28 mm I.D., 46 mm … was recalled by Zimmer, Inc. in November 12, 2025. Reason: Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two (2) lots of the Dual Mobility Vivacit-E¿ Bearing …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0419-2026 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Zimmer, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Zimmer Biomet is conducting a medical device recall for two (2) lots of the Dual Mobility Vivacit-E¿ Bearing ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0419-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0419-2026) was formally reported on November 12, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 26, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Zimmer, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warsaw, IN. Federal records list the affected scope as 63 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
63 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-0419-2026 |
| Date reported | November 12, 2025 |
| Date initiated | September 26, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Zimmer, Inc. |
| Firm location | Warsaw, IN |
| Affected scope | 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 |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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