GLOBAL STEPTECH APGRecalls & reported problems across all models
Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. · 12 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 48
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 12 models of GLOBAL STEPTECH APG by Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 48 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Sep 22, 2017 and Jun 17, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 47 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (28 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. 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
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported GLOBAL STEPTECH APG problems
Device problems
- Break28
- Device-Device Incompatibility12
- Crack5
- Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available3
- Naturally Worn3
- Scratched Material2
- Component Missing1
- Failure to Cut1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions27
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient16
- No Information2
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient2
- Insufficient Information1
GLOBAL STEPTECH APG models
12 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-009TEMPLATE12 reports
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-012TEMPLATE9 reports
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-015TEMPLATE8 reports
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-016TEMPLATE5 reports
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-006TEMPLATE4 reports
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-010TEMPLATE3 reports
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-013TEMPLATE2 reports
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-003TEMPLATE1 report
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-007TEMPLATE1 report
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-066TEMPLATE1 report
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-101TEMPLATE1 report
- GLOBAL STEPTECH APG 2230-00-102TEMPLATE1 report
Recent GLOBAL STEPTECH APG adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 17, 2026Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE WAS BROKEN. WAS THERE ANY REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM? UNKNOWN . WAS THERE A SIGNIFICANT DELAY? UNKNOWN.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25532880 ↗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 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 24193472 ↗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 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2025Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN RESETTING THE INSTRUMENTS THE GLENOID SIZER TRIAL HAD THE BACK SIDE BROKEN OFF. IT WORKED FINE IN THE CASE SO IT BROKE DURING THE CASE BUT IN STERILE PROCESSING AFTER.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21071356 ↗MalfunctionFeb 7, 2024Break; Break
THIS INSTRUMENT IS COMPOSED OF 1 PART. THE INSTRUMENT CONTAINS A BROKEN TIP. THE PRODUCT DAMAGE DOCUMENTED IN THIS PC 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 IS NO SURGEON, PROCEDURE, OR PATIENT DETAILS AVAILABLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AS THE CASE WAS NOT REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18659696 ↗MalfunctionNov 21, 2023Naturally Worn; Scratched Material; Naturally Worn; Scratched Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT GUIDES HAVE GOUGES OUT OF THEM AND ARE NOT SMOOTH PATIENT STATUS/ OUTCOME / CONSEQUENCES, WAS OTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION (E.G. X-RAYS, ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES, PRESCRIPTIONS, OTC, REVISION) REQUIRED: UNKNOWN, IS THE PATIENT PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY UNKNOWN, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF NONE BY CHECKING THIS BOX I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ANY NEW INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CST.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18181790 ↗MalfunctionNov 2, 2023Break; Crack; Break; Crack
A PART OF THE ITEM HAS CRACKED AND BROKEN OFF. THE PRODUCT DAMAGE DOCUMENTED IN THIS PC 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 IS NO SURGEON, PROCEDURE, OR PATIENT DETAILS AVAILABLE. NO FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AS THE CASE WAS NOT REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 18057242 ↗MalfunctionOct 3, 2023Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTER THAT PHOTO INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE DEVICE ST APG SIZER PIN GUIDE 52+3 HAD A CRACKED POST AND SCRATCHES ON THE SURFACE. IS THE PATIENT PART OF A CLINICAL STUDY --> UNKNOWN, (B)(4). DEVICE PROPERTY OF -->NONE, DEVICE IN POSSESSION OF -->NONE BY CHECKING THIS BOX I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION THAT ARE KNOWN/AVAILABLE HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ANY NEW INFORMATION WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE, THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED THROUGH CST.--> TRUE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17861095 ↗MalfunctionAug 16, 2023Crack; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DEVICE IS DAMAGED, VERY BRITTLE AND CLOSE TO CRACKING.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17555559 ↗MalfunctionJul 27, 2023Break; Break
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED STATES THAT ALL BROKEN PIECES WERE FOUND AND DISCARDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17406884 ↗MalfunctionJun 6, 2023Break; Crack; Break; Crack
IT WAS REPORTED THAT GLENOID SIZER GUIDES FROM TRAY WERE CRACKED AND DAMAGED DURING CASE
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 17073068 ↗MalfunctionMay 10, 2023Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE POST ON THE 48 +3 SIZER HAS BROKEN OFF THE BACK OF THE PIN GUIDE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16905150 ↗MalfunctionDec 15, 2022Break; Break
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BACK OF THE 56 PLUS 5 TRIAL GLENOID BROKE OFF. THERE WAS NO SURGICAL DELAY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 15992956 ↗MalfunctionAug 25, 2022Break; Break
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 15295046 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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