GLOBAL ADVANTAGE
Received Apr 29, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 13, 2026
Report 1818910-2026-07873 · MDR key 25035191
Device
Generic name
Global Advantage Implant : Shoulder Humeral Heads
Manufacturer
Depuy Orthopaedics Inc UsCatalog number
112852010
Lot number
W84HE1
Product problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
Patient
NA · Male
- Unspecified Tissue Injury
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (B)(4). INVESTIGATION SUMMARY NO DEVICE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS REPORT WAS RECEIVED FOR EXAMINATION. THE PRODUCT INVESTIGATION FOUND NO EVIDENCE SUSPECTING AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING OR MATERIAL THAT WOULD BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THE REPORTED ALLEGATION(S). A RECORDS EVALUATION (MRE) WAS NOT PERFORM AS PART OF OUR COMPANY QUALITY SYSTEM PROCESS, ALL DEVICES ARE MANUFACTURED, INSPECTED, AND DISTRIBUTED TO APPROVED SPECIFICATIONS. ADDITIONAL COMPLAINT INFORMATION MONITORING FOR POTENTIAL SAFETY SIGNALS WILL BE CONDUCTED THROUGH COMPLAINT TRENDING AS PART OF THE POST-MARKET SURVEILLANCE. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE, THE INVESTIGATION WILL BE UPDATED AS APPLICABLE. DEVICE HISTORY LOT THE PRODUCT INVESTIGATION FOUND NO EVIDENCE SUSPECTING AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURING OR MATERIAL THAT WOULD BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR IN THE REPORTED ALLEGATION(S). A MANUFACTURING RECORDS EVALUATION (MRE) WAS NOT PERFORMED. ADDED: D10 CONCOMITANT.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
PRODUCT COMPLAINT # (B)(4). THIS REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803 (AND/OR PART 4, AS APPLICABLE). THIS REPORT MAY BE BASED ON INFORMATION WHICH HAS NOT BEEN INVESTIGATED OR VERIFIED PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE. THIS REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT A CONCLUSION BY DEPUY SYNTHES, OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE REPORT CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION THAT THE PRODUCT, DEPUY SYNTHES, OR ITS EMPLOYEES CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE POTENTIAL EVENT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A GLOBAL ADVANTAGE TOTAL CONSTRUCT. ALL DEPUY PARTS AND PIECES WERE REMOVED DUE TO SUBSCAP FAILURE. A DJO CONSTRUCT WAS IMPLANTED IN PLACE OF THE DEPUY PRODUCTS. DOI: UNKNOWN. DOR: (B)(6) 2026. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT.