GLOBAL APG+ 2236-00-016Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10603295105831), received between Oct 22, 2020 and Sep 6, 2024 — classified as 7 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device-Device Incompatibility” (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 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionSep 6, 2024Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BLACK SCREW DRIVER WOULD NOT ATTACH TO THE METAL PERIPHERAL DRILL GUIDE.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 20155578 ↗
• 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 19832938 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 17, 2023Detachment of Device or Device Component; No Apparent Adverse Event; Detachment of Device or Device Component; No Apparent Adverse Event

  DEVICE REPORT FROM DEPUY SYNTHES AUSTRALIA REPORTS AN EVENT AS FOLLOWS: IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE KIT WAS MISSING AN INSTRUMENT WHICH WAS NECESSARY FOR CASE. NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE OR SURGICAL DELAY REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 17334343 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 11, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT HANDLES WOULD NOT SECURELY HOLD ONTO BASEPLATE TEMPLATES. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15579290 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 11, 2022Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT HANDLES WOULD NOT SECURELY HOLD ONTO BASEPLATE TEMPLATES. THERE WAS NO DELAY IN SURGERY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15579264 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 27, 2021Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE GLENOID PERIPHERAL GUIDE HANDLE AND GUIDE WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN WORN UPON INSPECTION, NOT HOLDING THE GUIDE WELL.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11893152 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 22, 2020Device-Device Incompatibility; Device-Device Incompatibility

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL HANDLE WAS HARD TO PLACE IN THE HOLE OF THE PERIPHERAL GUIDE AND WOULD FALL OFF WHILE POSITIONING ON THE GLENOID. THE SURGEON ASKED FOR IT TO BE REPLACED.

  Patient problems: No Code Available; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10723131 ↗