GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-12-020Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295088448), received between Oct 26, 2017 and Apr 14, 2026 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (4 reports).

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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionApr 14, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GLOBAL ADVANTAGE BROACH HANDLE AND METAL EXTRACTION TIP BROKE DURING EXTRACTION. THERE WAS A TEN (10) MINUTE SURGICAL DELAY. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WERE NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24875154 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 1, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT HANDLE WAS BROKEN.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9142307 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 29, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP OF GLOBAL ADVANTAGE BROACH HANDLE BROKE DURING REMOVAL OF A GLOBAL ADVANTAGE STEM. THE BROKEN TIP & HANDLE ARE BEING RETURNED. OTHER METHODS WERE UTILIZED TO REMOVE THE STEM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8839371 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 26, 2017Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TIP HAD BROKEN OFF THE HANDLE.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6980230 ↗