Recall Z-0726-2014 ยท HBE Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered)
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 2MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Standard, 8 Flutes - part #QD8-2SB-C-8F, 4MM Carbide Fluted Ball, 10 Flutes - part # QD8-4B-C-10F 5MM Carbide Fluted Ball, 10 Flutes - part #QD8-5B-C-10F 7MM Carbide Fluted Ball, 14 Flutes - part #QD8-7B-C-14F Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium
| Date | Jan 13, 2014 (initiated Dec 17, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Some carbide cutting burr fractured during use. |
| Root cause | Process design |
| Action | The firm, Anspach, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter dated December 19, 2013 to their costumers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to complete the attached reply form confirming your receipt of this letter and return the completed form by Fax to: 1-800-327-6661 or Email: customer.support@synthes.com. Reference RMA 200059216 when returning any devices. If you distribute(d any of the products to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate . Should you have any queries please do not h |
| Quantity | 28,562 total of all products in this recall |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including state of Hawaii and Internationally to: Australia, Poland, Canada, South Africa, Israel, and Switzerland. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K080802 | EMAX 2 PLUS SYSTEM, MODEL EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR, EMAX 2 CONSOLE>FIRMWARE UPGRADE, EMAX 2 FP FOOT PEDAL The Anspach Effort, Inc., Apr 30, 2008 |