GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-015Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295102885), received between Sep 22, 2017 and Jan 27, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 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 27, 2026Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 48 +3 AND 56 +3 APG DRILL GUIDE WILL NOT HOLD IN HANDLE. NO DELAY TO SURGERY OCCURRED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24193600 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 21, 2025Crack; Crack

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INSTRUMENT WAS CRACKED. THE PRODUCT DAMAGE DOCUMENTED HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED DURING LOAN KIT INSPECTION, BY THE LOAN KIT TECHNICIAN. THE EVENT DATE AND ALERT DATE ARE THE DATE THAT THE INSPECTION TOOK PLACE. THERE ARE NO SURGEON, PROCEDURE, OR PATIENT DETAILS AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21199580 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 5, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  SURGEON ASKED THAT WE REPLACE SOME OF THE SIZING/PIN GUIDES FOR THE ANCHOR PEG PLUS INSTRUMENTS. THE DISKS ARE "SLIPPING" ON THE HANDLE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCES OR SURGICAL DELAYS REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 10951366 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 19, 2020Break; Break

  AFTER DRILLING THE CENTRAL PIN THROUGH THE DRILL GUIDE IN QUESTION, THE DRILL GUIDE BROKE AS THE SURGEON REMOVED IT FROM THE JOINT SPACE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 9856922 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 26, 2019Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE ATTACHMENT PEG WAS SO WORN DOWN FROM BEING USED, IT WOULD NOT STAY ATTACHED TO THE HANDLE. EVERY TIME THE DOCTOR PUT IT IN THE SHOULDER, IT FELL OFF THE HANDLES. NO PARTS BROKE IN PATIENT. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8734662 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 26, 2018Break; Break

  GUIDE 56 +3 BROKE WERE YOU CONNECT THE HANDLE. PROLONGED SURGERY: 15 MIN.

  Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 8101311 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 9, 2018Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT CLEAR SIZERS DO NOT LOCK ONTO HANDLE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7670119 ↗
• InjurySep 22, 2017Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT UPON REMOVAL THE +3 GLENOID SIZER PIN GUIDE POST BROKE OFF IN THE HANDLE.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6886893 ↗