Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

GLOBAL¿ Anchor Peg Glenoid Plus (APG+) 2.5MM Breakaway Guide Pin Recalled by DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. Due to Urgent Device Correction notifications are being sent to...

Date: March 28, 2014
Company: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

GLOBAL¿ Anchor Peg Glenoid Plus (APG+) 2.5MM Breakaway Guide Pin Part # 2230-00-019, Non-Sterile, DePuy, Johnson & Johnson Product Usage: Usage: The GLOBAL APG+ 2.5mm Guide Pin is a single-use instrument that is used to assist the surgeon in the orientation of the cannulated reamer(s) and cannulated central drills in the preparation of the glenoid surface. The GLOBAL APG+ 2.5mm Guide Pin is validated for use with the GLOBAL APG+, GLOBAL STEPTECH APG, and DELTA XTEND Systems. The guide pin is scored in three locations, which allows the surgeon to select a desired pin length. The single-use shoulder instrument is made from 316L Stainless Steel.

Quantity: 21,675

Why Was This Recalled?

Urgent Device Correction notifications are being sent to USA distributors with follow-up to surgeons concerning updated surgical techniques stressing the possibility of the shoulder pin guide breaking and potentially being left in the patient.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. has 154 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report