GLOBAL ADVANTAGERecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy (Ireland) · 28 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 186
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
We found 28 models of GLOBAL ADVANTAGE by Depuy (Ireland) in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 186 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jul 5, 2017 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 184 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (53 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported GLOBAL ADVANTAGE problems
Device problems
- Break53
- Device-Device Incompatibility28
- Naturally Worn19
- Crack15
- Mechanical Jam15
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available10
- Peeled/Delaminated9
- Failure to Cut8
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions78
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient72
- No Information15
- No Code Available10
- Not Applicable9
- Insufficient Information5
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
GLOBAL ADVANTAGE models
28 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-61-070Orthopedic manual surgical instrument59 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-62-110TEMPLATE24 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-01-025HAMMER, SURGICAL23 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-62-100TEMPLATE13 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-01-850ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT8 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2236-80-090BIT, DRILL8 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-61-011IMPACTOR6 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-61-012DRIVER, PROSTHESIS6 reports
- 4 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-61-017FORCEPS, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY3 reports
- 3 reports
- 2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-02-050IMPACTOR2 reports
- 2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-44-218TEMPLATE2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-44-221TEMPLATE2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-48-218TEMPLATE2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-52-218TEMPLATE2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-61-007BIT, DRILL2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-61-071Prosthesis, total anatomic shoulder, uncemented metaphyseal humeral stem with no diaphyseal incursion, semi-constrained2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-62-120TEMPLATE2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-65-000TEMPLATE2 reports
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2236-80-070BIT, DRILL2 reports
- 1 report
- 1 report
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2128-48-221TEMPLATE1 report
- 1 report
- GLOBAL ADVANTAGE 2236-80-075BIT, DRILL1 report
Recent GLOBAL ADVANTAGE adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Break
It was reported that the T-HANDLE instrument was worn out and was flaking. ¿CSP¿ deemed it a bioburden hazard. All available information has been disclosed.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50840499 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2026Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IMPACTED PRODUCT WAS NOT RATCHETING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25412746 ↗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 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CUTTTING GUIDE WAS BROKEN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23726473 ↗MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT BROKEN CUTTTING GUIDE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23726431 ↗MalfunctionJan 14, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PERIPHERAL DRILL BIT BROKE OFF IN THE DRIVER SHAFT.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21150013 ↗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 ↗MalfunctionJan 9, 2025Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PIN HOLE IS JAMMED AND WON¿T PIN CORRECTLY. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21110708 ↗MalfunctionNov 19, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE NOTICED THAT THE RUBBER ON TOP OF THE HANDLE WAS SHREDDING. IT WAS REMOVED FROM USE. THE EVENT DID NOT HAPPEN IN SURGERY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20724708 ↗MalfunctionOct 4, 2024Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SIZE 6 BULLET TIP REAMER WAS DULL.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20374165 ↗MalfunctionOct 2, 2024Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut
IT WAS REPORTED THAT SIZE 6 BULLET TIP REAMER IS DULL. IT WAS UNKNOWN, IF THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 20353535 ↗MalfunctionAug 7, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PIN THE ANATOMIC RESECTION GUIDE, THE LEGEND II FIXATION PIN BECAME STUCK IN THE PIN HOLE AND WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED. THE SURGEON PINNED THE CUTTING GUIDE USING THE REMAINING PINHOLE. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT, AND NO DELAY TO SURGERY. NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19929224 ↗MalfunctionJun 26, 2024Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE EXTRACTION OF THE FEMORAL STEM THE THREADED SLAP HAMMER ATTACHMENT BROKE OFF INTO THE ACTIS EXTRACTION HANDLE.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19620179 ↗MalfunctionJun 14, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE PRIMARY ANATOMIC TOTAL SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY, THE SURGEON WAS UNABLE TO DRILL A PIN THROUGH ONE OF THE PIN HOLES OF THE RIGHT CUTTING GUIDE BECAUSE THE HOLE WAS BROKEN SUCH THAT A PIN COULD NOT FIT THROUGH. THERE WAS NO DELAY OR COMPLICATION TO THE SURGERY. THERE WERE NO BROKEN PIECES.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19536408 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2024Mechanical Jam; Mechanical Jam
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE T HANDLE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY DURING CASE. ITEM WAS NOT RATCHETING. USED BACK UP SET T HANDLE. ONLY SLIGHT DELAY TO CASE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 19519190 ↗
Other Depuy (Ireland) products
All Depuy (Ireland) devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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.
How reports and recalls are matched · Editorial policy · Report an error on this page