MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ALLIANCE GLENOID AUGMENT REAMER DRIVER; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED

Catalog Number	SBGL3701
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in canada customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, the head of the reamer snapped while reaming for the augmented alliance implants.Nothing fell into the patient and no harm was reported as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; d4; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h10.Visual examination of the provided picture identified the product information is verified from the etch and the shaft has some discoloration or debris on the shaft.A picture of the fracture location was not provided.Additional evaluation cannot be completed without product return.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event was unable to be confirmed.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ALLIANCE GLENOID AUGMENT REAMER DRIVER
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 23621901
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-04266
• Device Sequence Number: 13019801
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024575202
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024575202(10)65053026
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K193180
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SBGL3701
• Device Lot Number: 65053026
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown