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GLENOID IMPACTOR

Received Jul 1, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 3, 2026

Report 0001822565-2026-02406 · MDR key 25680260

Device

Generic name

Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-constrained, Metal/polymer Cemented

Catalog number

SBGL5001

Lot number

64859906

Product problems

  • Crack
  • Fracture

Patient

52 YR · Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). 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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON ROUTINE INSPECTION AFTER THE INSTRUMENTS CAME THROUGH THE WASHER IT WAS NOTED THAT THE GLENOID IMPACTOR ALSO CRACKS AND NEEDED REPLACEMENTS. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NO FURTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED.