GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 1137-12-050Recalls & reported problems
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · GLOBAL ADVANTAGE POROCOAT STANDARD STEM SIZE 12 145mm · Class 2 · Implant
All models of GLOBAL ADVANTAGE (47)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295007166), received between Mar 21, 2021 and Aug 7, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Loss of or Failure to Bond” (1 report).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Loss of or Failure to Bond1
Patient problems
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
- Insufficient Information1
- Joint Laxity1
- Unspecified Tissue Injury1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryAug 7, 2026Loss of or Failure to Bond
Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth first report of retrievals for Statement of Work 10 for Q2 of 2026. Darthmouth is the research location, and not the facility of placement.A DePuy Synthes Implant was revised and reviewed for analysis.Reason for revision: Revision due to instability and loose humeral component.
Patient problems: Joint Laxity
MAUDE report 50172805 ↗InjuryMar 12, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ORIGINAL SURGERY WAS DONE IN 2013. DEPUY ADVANTAGE STEM, HUMERAL HEAD AND APG WERE REMOVED BECAUSE THE ROTATOR CUFF WAS TORN. DEPUY DELTA SHOULDER SYSTEM WAS IMPLANTED. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY. AFFECTED SIDE: RIGHT.
Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury
MAUDE report 21583873 ↗InjuryMar 21, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT THE PATIENT HAD BONE LOSS RESULTING IN THEM LOSING TUBEROSITIES. THE DOCTOR ELECTED TO CONVERT THEM TO A REVERSE SHOULDER.
Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11536883 ↗
Other PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED devices
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- COMPREHENSIVE SHOULDER SYSTEM 113617Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall1 report
- Comprehensive® Shoulder System 113607Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall1 report
- BIO-MODULAR SHOULDER SYSTEM 113865Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- COPELAND SHOULDER SYSTEM 11-114648Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- COMPRESS DEVICE 178787Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- BIO-MODULAR SHOULDER SYSTEM 113863Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
- BIO-MODULAR SHOULDER SYSTEM 113867Biomet Orthopedics, LLC · PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED1 recall0 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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