GLOBAL UNITERecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 91 models of GLOBAL UNITE by Depuy (Ireland) in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 530 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 22, 2017 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 399 injuries, 131 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (36 reports).

8 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier.

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

GLOBAL UNITE recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0490-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

2. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0489-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

3. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0488-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

4. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0487-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

5. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0486-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

6. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0485-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

7. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0484-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

8. Dec 7, 2021Terminated

   Stems may have an undersized spigot bore diameter therefore separating the proximal body from the stem may not be possible without surgical delay and/or bone damage

   Z-0483-2022 · Root cause: Equipment maintenance · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported GLOBAL UNITE problems

GLOBAL UNITE models

91 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-08-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  1 recall29 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-10-100

  shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration
  1 recall29 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-12-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  1 recall29 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-14-100

  shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration
  1 recall13 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-16-100

  shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration
  1 recall5 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-08-600

  shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration
  1 recall4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-06-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  1 recall2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-10-600

  shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration
  1 recall1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-30-000

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  37 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-70-155

  SCREWDRIVER
  34 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-000

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  28 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-44-600

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  21 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-44-610

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  21 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-000

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  18 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-48-610

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  17 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-50-000

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  16 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-48-510

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  13 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-52-610

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  13 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-52-600

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  11 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-44-500

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  9 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-70-150

  SCREWDRIVER
  9 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1407-20-101

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  9 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-48-600

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  8 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-52-620

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  8 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-50-015

  TEMPLATE
  7 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-30-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  6 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-200

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  5 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-500

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  5 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-52-510

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  5 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-600

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-610

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-44-510

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-48-500

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-48-520

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-48-620

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-52-520

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-56-610

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-60-000

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-01-035

  IMPACTOR
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-01-135

  IMPACTOR
  4 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-30-110

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  3 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-08-100

  TEMPLATE
  3 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1407-20-103

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  3 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-12-600

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-300

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-400

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-30-010

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-30-120

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-50-110

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-56-510

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-56-620

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-06-600

  TEMPLATE
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-08-600

  TEMPLATE
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-10-600

  TEMPLATE
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-12-600

  TEMPLATE
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-50-000

  TEMPLATE
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-09-001

  TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-30-015

  TEMPLATE
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-44-530

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  2 reports
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-210

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-310

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-500

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-30-020

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-010

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-020

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-110

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-40-120

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-44-520

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-44-620

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-50-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER, UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-52-500

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-60-100

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-60-120

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-06-100

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-16-100

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-30-000

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-30-010

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-30-020

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-40-000

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-40-020

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-70-410

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, SEMI-CONSTRAINED, METAL/POLYMER CEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-40-015

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-60-015

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-22-521

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1100-20-010

  PROSTHESIS, SHOULDER, HEMI-, HUMERAL, METALLIC UNCEMENTED
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 1407-20-102

  shoulder prosthesis, reverse configuration
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-62-110

  TEMPLATE
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-09-013

  TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
  1 report
• GLOBAL UNITE 2100-09-014

  TRAY, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
  1 report

Recent GLOBAL UNITE adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjurySep 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that patient had left anatomic total shoulder approximately 10 years ago. Original date of surgery and hospital are unknown. Patient developed rotator cuff arthropathy and was revised to a reverse total shoulder.DOI: Unknown. DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Left shoulder.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 50944837 ↗
• InjurySep 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that patient had left anatomic total shoulder approximately 10 years ago. Original date of surgery and hospital are unknown. Patient developed rotator cuff arthropathy and was revised to a reverse total shoulder.DOI: Unknown. DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Left shoulder.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 50944799 ↗
• InjurySep 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that patient had left anatomic total shoulder approximately 10 years ago. Original date of surgery and hospital are unknown. Patient developed rotator cuff arthropathy and was revised to a reverse total shoulder.DOI: Unknown .DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Left shoulder.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 50944743 ↗
• InjurySep 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  Patient problems: Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50923266 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Difficult to Insert

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50918202 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 18, 2026No Apparent Adverse Event

  It was reported that the impacted product has unknown allegation.During manufacturer's investigation of the returned device it was identified that both guide screw and body's threaded surface stripped.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50821349 ↗
• InjurySep 17, 2026Osseointegration Problem

  Patient problems: Inadequate Osseointegration; Unspecified Infection

  MAUDE report 50810889 ↗
• InjurySep 16, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that the patient had a mid humeral fracture.DOI: (b)(6) 2026.DOR: (b)(6) 2026. Affected Side: Right Shoulder.

  Patient problems: Bone Fracture(s)

  MAUDE report 50792462 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Contamination /Decontamination Problem

  Size 98 trial stem of consigned glenoid top tray of delta extend set was found to have bubbles in the 2 strips of plastic/painting around the top of the stem. It is believed to be a contamination concern.Product was removed off the tray and placed out of circulation.The event did not occur during a surgical procedure. Was there any reported patient or user harm? No.Was there a significant delay? No.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 50476033 ↗
• InjuryJul 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that patient had limited range of motion. Upon revision, the stem was found to be loose in its cement mantle. All components but the metaglene and screws were revised. It was stated that humeral stem was loose. Loosening interface was marked as cement to implant. Cement manufacturer was marked as DePuy Synthes. DOI: (b)(6) 2026.DOR: (b)(6)2026.Affected side: Right shoulder.

  Patient problems: Loss of Range of Motion

  MAUDE report 50091006 ↗
• InjuryJul 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  Patient was revised due to failed rotator cuff, conversion to Delta Xtend. DOI: (b)(6)2018 .DOR: (b)(6)2026.Affected side: Right shoulder.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 50072428 ↗
• InjuryJul 28, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  It was reported that the patient has a failed subscap. Surgeon exchanged head and did a repair.DOI: (b)(6) 2026.DOR: (b)(6) 2026.Affected side: Right shoulder.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 50061504 ↗
• InjuryJun 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT CONVERTED PATIENT FROM A TOTAL SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY TO REVERSE SHOULDER ARTHROPLASTY. THEY REMOVED THE SIZE 10 PROXIMAL BODY, SIZE 44X15 STANDARD HUMORAL HEAD AND A SIZE 44 ANCHOR PEG GLENOID. THE PATIENT HAD A ROTATOR CUFF TEAR WHICH LED TO A CONVERSION OF A TSA TO AN RSA. AFFECTED SIDE-RIGHT SHOULDER.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 25664855 ↗
• InjuryMay 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO SUBSCAP FAILURE CONVERTED FROM A TOTAL SHOULDER TO REVERSE, KEEPING THE DISTAL STEM IN PLACE. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 25334726 ↗
• InjuryMay 29, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT PATIENT WAS REVISED DUE TO SUBSCAP FAILURE CONVERTED FROM A TOTAL SHOULDER TO REVERSE, KEEPING THE DISTAL STEM IN PLACE. AFFECTED SIDE: LEFT.

  Patient problems: Unspecified Tissue Injury

  MAUDE report 25334635 ↗

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