GLOBAL APG+ 2230-00-023Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295102960), received between Jul 20, 2017 and May 10, 2023 — classified as 15 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 10, 2023Break; Device-Device Incompatibility; Break; Device-Device Incompatibility

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED INDICATES THAT THE BLACK HANDLE AND 48+0 GUIDE WERE BOTH BROKEN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16903911 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 30, 2023Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CURVED HANDLE IS WORN OUT AT THE DISTAL TIP WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE SIZER PIN GUIDE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 16263420 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 15, 2022Structural Problem; Unintended Movement; Structural Problem; Unintended Movement

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SURGEON REALIZED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE APG+ CURBED HANDLE WAS NOT WORKING WHEN PUTTING THE PIN SIZER GUIDES ON THE HANDLE. SURGEON MAKE IT WORK AND WOBBLE LESS TO PIN HIS LOCATION. SURGERY WAS NOT AFFECTED AND CASE WENT AS PLANNED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15987014 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 5, 2022Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE AND GUIDES ARE STRIPPED AND GUIDE WON¿T STAY ON. NEEDS REPLACED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15916550 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 25, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  GLENOID GUIDE BROKE OFF INSIDE INSERTER HANDLE. SURGEON WAS FINISHED USING DEVICE SO IT DIDN'T IMPACT CASE BUT RENDERED THE HANDLE AND 52+3 GUIDE UNUSABLE FOR FUTURE CASES. NO SURGICAL DELAY. NO ADVERSE AFFECTS ON THE PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15295001 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 6, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE APG+ CURVED HANDLE DID NOT HOLD SIZER PIN GUIDES DURING CASE. ALSO SIZER PIN GUIDES 52+0 WAS WORN DOWN AND WOULD NOT STAY ON THE HANDLE. ALL INSTRUMENTS WERE DISPOSED OF BEFORE BEING ABLE TO RETURN BACK. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14931164 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 5, 2022Naturally Worn; Unintended Movement; Naturally Worn; Unintended Movement

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE WAS VERY LOOSE ON THE SIZING DISK. A FEW DIFFERENT SIZE DISKS WERE TRIED AFTER THE CASE AND IT IS THE CURVED HANDLE THAT'S WORN/ BROKEN.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14914495 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 9, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE APG CURVED HANDLE IS NO LONGER HOLDING APG SIZER PIN GUIDES. SURGERY WAS NOT DELAYED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14647956 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 30, 2021Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE DID NOT HOLD ON TO THE SIZER DISK.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12252452 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 13, 2021Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE PUTTING IN THE GUIDE WIRE AND WHEN HE WENT TO PULL THE TRAIL OFF THE TIP OF THE TRIAL BROKE IN THE HANDLE. ALL PARTS WERE REMOVED. NO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11820323 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 17, 2019Fitting Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility; Fitting Problem; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE TRIAL WON'T STAY ON HANDLE.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8619643 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 9, 2018Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PIN GUIDE AND CURVED HANDLE STUCK TOGETHER. NOTHING LEFT IN PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7766943 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 14, 2017Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 48 SIZING DISK IS NOT CONNECTING PROPERLY TO HANDLE. MAY BE DUE TO WEAR. NO SURGICAL DELAY; DOE: (B)(6) 2017.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 7116699 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 27, 2017Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT INSIDE OF THE APG+ CURVED HANDLE WAS WORN AND WAS NOT HOLDING THE GUIDE CORRECTLY.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6983584 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2017Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE HANDLE WAS WORN DOWN AND WOULD NOT HOLD WITHOUT SPINNING.

  Patient problems: No Information

  MAUDE report 6728209 ↗