GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2236-80-090Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295106319), received between Feb 21, 2019 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (7 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 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PERIPHERAL DRILL BIT BROKE WHILE DRILL THE LAST BEG HOLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24164431 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 13, 2025Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PERIPHERAL DRILL THREADS BROKE OFF IN THE DRIVER HANDLE/REAMER. IT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21145069 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT, THE ANTERIOR PEG PERIPHERAL BIT ( 223680090 ) BROKE OFF MIDWAY DOWN THE THREADS OF THE DRILL BIT, TWICE/ A DIFFERENT BITS. THE BREAK LEFT HALF OF THE THREADS IN THE GLOBAL ADVANTAGE AT DRILL DRIVER. WE CHANGED APG INSTRUMENTS. A SURGICAL DELAY OF FIVE MINUTES.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 10676958 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 14, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT, THE ANTERIOR PEG PERIPHERAL BIT ( 223680090 ) BROKE OFF MIDWAY DOWN THE THREADS OF THE DRILL BIT, TWICE/ A DIFFERENT BITS. THE BREAK LEFT HALF OF THE THREADS IN THE GLOBAL ADVANTAGE AT DRILL DRIVER. WE CHANGED APG INSTRUMENTS. A SURGICAL DELAY OF FIVE MINUTES.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 10676957 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 15, 2020Break; Mechanical Jam; Break; Mechanical Jam

  PERIPHERAL DRILL BIT BROKE AND THREADED PART REMAINED IN THE DRILL SHAFT. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED AND THERE WAS NO DELAY IN SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10278218 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 21, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PERIPHERAL DRILL BIT WAS BROKEN WHEN DRILLING FOR THE ANTI ROTATION PEG. SURGEON WAS DRILLING PROPERLY THROUGH THE 3 HOLE GOLD DEVICE. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. A SURGICAL DELAY OF 1 MINUTE.

  Patient problems: Not Applicable

  MAUDE report 9213919 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 26, 2019Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE DRILLING FOR THE LAST PERIPHERAL HOLE THE DRILL BIT WAS BROKEN. LEAVING SOME OF THE THREADS BROKEN OFF IN THE ST. DRIVER. TIME WASTED WAS APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES AS A NEW DRILL BIT WAS LOADED. NOTHING WAS LOST AND THE BROKEN.

  Patient problems: Not Applicable

  MAUDE report 8930282 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 21, 2019Dull, Blunt; Dull, Blunt

  THE FOLLOWING DRILL BITS FROM THE SET GLOBAL AP ARE REPORTED AS DULL.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8358605 ↗