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Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 2MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Standard, 8 Flutes - part #QD8-2SB-C-8F, 4MM Carbide Fluted Ball

FDA device recall Z-0726-2014 · posted 2014-01-13 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Reason for recall
Some carbide cutting burr fractured during use.
Action taken
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 hesitate to contact Anspach Customer Support at 800-327-6887 or e-mail at customer.support@synthes.com.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
HBE
Quantity affected
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.
Date initiated
2013-12-17
Date posted
2014-01-13
Date terminated
2016-05-09
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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