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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 1.5MMx7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC-L, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball, Extended part # S-1B-C, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-SB-C, 2MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-2SB-C, 3MM Carbide Fluted ball Extended part # S-3B-C, 3MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-3SB-C, 4MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-4B-C, 4MM Carbide Fluted ball Extended 27MM part # S-4BL-C, 5MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-5B-C, and 6MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-6B-C. Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium

Z-0727-2014

December 17, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Event
Event 67146
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
28,562 total of all products in this recall
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0727-2014

Official wording

Reason: Some carbide cutting burr fractured during use.

Code information: All Lot numbers distributed within the 5 years expiration date (12/13 thru 10/18)

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including state of Hawaii and Internationally to: Australia, Poland, Canada, South Africa, Israel, and Switzerland.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Some carbide cutting burr fractured during use.