FDA Recall Terminated

ANSPACH - 4MM Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF M-4B-27-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.

Recall: Z-2302-2015 · Initiated April 13, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2302-2015
Event Number
71212
Firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
FEI Number
1045834
Product Code
HBE
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
April 13, 2015
Posted
July 29, 2015
Terminated
August 25, 2016
Address
4500 Riverside Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-4235

Description

ANSPACH - 4MM Fluted Ball, Extends 27MM; REF M-4B-27-G1. Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.

Reason

G1 Dissection Tools are not compatible with all attachments listed on the labeling; G1 cutting tools are labeled with a Specified Shaft Exposure which may not be consistent when used with each attachment on the product label. Shaft exposure may be greater.

Action

Anspach sent an Urgent Notice: Medical Device Recall (Correction) letter of Anspach G1 Dissection Tools dated May 6, 2015, to all affected customers. Customers were not required to return their inventory of GI Dissection tools. Customers were instructed to complete, sign, and return the attached reply form confirming receipt of the letter by fax or email. Customers were also instructed to forward the letter as appropriate immediately. Customers with questions should contact the Complaint Handling Unit Manager at 561-494-3673 or contact their Anspach Sales Representative. For questions regarding this recall call 561-627-1080.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US including AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, and Internationally to Canada and China.

Quantity

88 tools.