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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. GLENOID IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. GLENOID IMPACTOR; PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED Back to Search Results
Catalog Number SBGL5001
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial procedure, the impactor fractured, and a piece of plastic entered the wound.The fragment was retrieved from the surgical site.The proper surgical technique was used, and no known impact or consequence to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in progress.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.The complaint sample was evaluated, and the reported event was confirmed.A visual examination of the provided pictures identified breakage of the plastic piece off of the impactor pad.The returned glenoid impactor shows signs of use as well as wear and tear.The strike plate of the device has some scratches and gouges.The handle and shaft have some scratches and knicks.The shaft also has some impact marks just below the impactor tip.The tip of the impactor has some dents and gouges from use.The device history record was reviewed, and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.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
GLENOID IMPACTOR
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 Key24482864
Report Number0001822565-2026-00650
Device Sequence Number10638782
Product Code KWS
UDI-Device Identifier00889024574854
UDI-Public(01)00889024574854(10)65032335
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateMT
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) 06/08/2026
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 NumberSBGL5001
Device Lot Number65032335
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer02/06/2026
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 02/02/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/08/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/02/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/11/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured03/29/2021
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
Patient SexUnknown
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