ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-3202-2011 ยท HBC Motor, Drill, Electric

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

Cutting Burr labeled in part:"***S-1504TD QTY:1***Twist Drill for 1.5 mm x 4 mm Screw. Use with SHORT Attachments.***ANSPACH***Manufacturer Made in USA***The Anspach Effort, Inc***4500 Riverside Drive***Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, USA***Tel (800) 327 6887 / +1 561 627 1080***Anspach Europe Ltd.***Aston Court, Kingsmead Business Park***Frederick Place***High Wycombe HP11 1LA***United Kingdom***T

DateSep 14, 2011 (initiated Mar 17, 2011)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe Anspach Effort, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, is recalling their Single Use, Sterile Bone Cutting Burrs, Catalog #, S-1504TD, Lot #s D363039140. D323038110, D293037349 and Catalog # TURQ-434-4, Lot #s D343038845, D323038131, due to the burr being 2.0 mm longer than stated on the label. As a result, a hole drilled using this burr would be 2 mm deeper than the screw.
Root causeMixed-up of materials/components
ActionAnspach Effort, Palm Beach Gardens, FL sent a Customer letter dated March 31, 2011, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. The customers were instructed to screen their inventory, contact Anspach Customer Support at (800) 327-6887 if any of the recalled product was found, and complete and return the attached reply form. If the product had been further distributed, they were asked that the recall information be forwarded as appropriate.
Quantity599
DistributionWorldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide) including the states of CA, CO, IN, KY, MD and TX. and the countries of Germany, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom and Sweden.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K011444ANSPACH EMAX DRILL SYSTEM
The Anspach Effort, Inc., Aug 8, 2001
K974025ANSPACH SHIELDED ATTACHMENT
The Anspach Effort, Inc., Jul 6, 1998