MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. COMPREHENSIVE REVERSE SHOULDER INSTRUMENT THREADED TIP STEINMANN PIN; SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION

Catalog Number	405800
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	12/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during glenoid preparation to place a baseplate, a steinman pin fractured, leaving the threaded tip within the bone.While the surgeon was reversing the pin out of the glenoid to proceed with baseplate implantation, the pin backed out and the threaded tip remained embedded.The fracture occurred at the start of the threads, and the retained tip was left in situ.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as it was discarded.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; e1; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2.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.
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; h6.The reported is confirmed through review of medical records and pictures provided.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the pin fractured.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Radiographs were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: a metallic threaded pin fragment projects over the scapula, medial to the glenoid baseplate screws, compatible with given history of retained foreign body.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.

• Brand Name: COMPREHENSIVE REVERSE SHOULDER INSTRUMENT THREADED TIP STEINMANN PIN
• Common Device Name: SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, REVERSE CONFIGURATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 23975477
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-00062
• Device Sequence Number: 10626504
• Product Code: PHX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868504563
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868504563(17)351006(10)67586656
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K193373
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/29/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 405800
• Device Lot Number: 67586656
• 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: 12/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2026; 04/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2026; 04/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2025
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male