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

FDA device recall Z-2302-2015 · posted 2015-07-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Reason for recall
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 taken
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.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HBE
Quantity affected
88 tools.
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.
Date initiated
2015-04-13
Date posted
2015-07-29
Date terminated
2016-08-25
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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ANSPACH DISSECTION TOOLS (K113476)The Anspach Effort, Inc.2011-12-16