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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MODULAR CENTER POST REAMER; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MODULAR CENTER POST REAMER; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number SBGL3007
Medical Device Problem Codes Crack (1135); Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) h6: proposed code: mechanical (g04) - drill.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event.Associated reports are available for the applicable concomitant products below in the d10 narrative.D10: concomitant medical products, part (lot): -sbgl3007(65570306) the product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.If any further information is found that would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the modular center post reamer tip fractured while following the correct surgical technique.No complications, injuries, or surgical interventions were reported, and no foreign bodies were reported retained due to this malfunction.Attempts have been made, and no further information has been provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.The reported event is confirmed through evaluation of returned product.Visual examination of the returned products show signs of use as well as wear and tear.The devices both have scuffing at the connecting feature.Both devices have scratches, knicks and gouges on the shaft and the black coating on the cutting heads of the devices.There are scratches around the flare at the connecting end of the devices as well.The heads on both devices show cracks from use in similar areas and on multiple sides of the tips of the stepped cutting heads.Measured overall length to confirm the device is conforming to print specifications.Print specs for overall length are 120.78 +/- 0.8 and the actual measurement is 120.34.The device has a possible field age of 4+ years.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found 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 is available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
MODULAR CENTER POST REAMER
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
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 Key23788966
Report Number0001822565-2025-04481
Device Sequence Number17535454
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier00889024574779
UDI-Public(01)00889024574779(10)65003638
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateID
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K191814
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/06/2026
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 NumberSBGL3007
Device Lot Number65003638
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer11/14/2025
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 11/14/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/05/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/12/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/06/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured01/21/2021
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
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H11.
Patient Age76 YR
Patient SexMale
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