GLOBAL APG+ 2230-10-095Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295104803), received between Oct 17, 2022 and Jul 25, 2024 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Failure to Cut” (4 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 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 25, 2024Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE APG+ QC PERIPH BIT WAS BLUNTED AND UNABLE TO MAKE PROGRESS INTO THE GLENOID BONE. THE SURGEON REQUESTED THE SECOND DRILL BIT. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE SURGEON ADVISED THAT THIS DRILL BIT HAD SNAPPED. UPON INVESTIGATION THE SURGEON ADVISED THAT THE DRILL BIT HAD SNAPPED WITHIN THE APG+ PERIPH DRILL GUIDE. THE SURGEON CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO METAL FRAGMENTS REMAINING IN THE PATIENT. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE TO HIS SATISFACTION. THERE WAS A SURGICAL DELAY OF AROUND 5 ¿ 10 MINUTES.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19832940 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2023Failure to Cut; Naturally Worn; Illegible Information; Failure to Cut; Naturally Worn; Illegible Information

  IN SURGERY ON FRIDAY(B)(6) 2023 THE SURGEON REPORTED THE PERIPHERAL DRILL BITS WERE BLUNT AND THE APG+ SIZER GUIDES WERE SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON THE HANDLE DUE TO WEAR. NO DELAY TO THE OPERATION AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS IS A HEAVILY USED KIT AND IS GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17365256 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 20, 2023Failure to Cut; Naturally Worn; Illegible Information; Failure to Cut; Naturally Worn; Illegible Information

  IN SURGERY ON (B)(6), 2023 THE SURGEON REPORTED THE PERIPHERAL DRILL BITS WERE BLUNT AND THE APG+ SIZER GUIDES WERE SLIGHTLY LOOSE ON THE HANDLE DUE TO WEAR. NO DELAY TO THE OPERATION AND NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE TO THE PATIENT. THIS IS A HEAVILY USED KIT AND IS GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17365205 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2022Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 2 DRILLS WERE REPORTED AS BEING BLUNT BY THE SURGEON. LEFT TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT INSTRUMENT TRAY: ANCHOR PEG GLENOID + DELAY TO SURGERY WAS A COUPLE OF MINUTES NO ADVERSE OUTCOME FOR PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15614520 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 17, 2022Failure to Cut; Failure to Cut

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT 2 DRILLS WERE REPORTED AS BEING BLUNT BY THE SURGEON. LEFT TOTAL SHOULDER REPLACEMENT. INSTRUMENT TRAY: ANCHOR PEG GLENOID +. DELAY TO SURGERY WAS A COUPLE OF MINUTES. NO ADVERSE OUTCOME FOR PATIENT.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15614519 ↗