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

Catalog Number	SBGL3007
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign, the event occurred in canada.H6: proposed code: mechanical (g04) drill.The customer has indicated that the product is in the 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 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 was completely damaged after reaming.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.
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; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The reported event is confirmed through evaluation of pictures provided.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified the tip of the reamer is fractured.Part and lot information is not pictured.Lot identification is necessary for review of device history records; lot identification was not provided.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.
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; h4.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 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.
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 confirmed through evaluation or the returned product.Visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified signs of use as well as wear and tear.The flange by the stepped cutting edge has scratches from use.The stepped cutting edge has damage and also cracked and fractured, not all pieces were returned.The reamer has a possible field age of 2.5+ year.Measured features of the device to confirm it is conforming to print specifications.Fracture analysis has been previously analyzed for this fracture location where overload was identified as the mode of failure.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.

• Brand Name: ALLIANCE GLENOID MODULAR CENTER POST REAMER
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
• 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: 23976829
• Report Number: 0001822565-2026-00081
• Device Sequence Number: 4565858
• Product Code: KWS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024574779
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024574779(10)65891418
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K191814
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/15/2026

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: SBGL3007
• Device Lot Number: 65891418
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 12/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026; 02/10/2026; 04/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026; 03/10/2026; 04/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2023
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown