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ANSPACH Cutting bur, 3 mm Diamond Ball, Standard Length. REF L-3SD Use with LONG Attachments. Used for cutting and shapi

FDA device recall Z-1574-2014 · posted 2014-05-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Reason for recall
Anspach product code L-3SD contained product code S-3SD which is shorter in length than the labeled product.
Action taken
Anspach sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter dated January 13, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter described the product, the problem and actions to be taken. If they have distributed any of the products to other services or facilities, customers were instructed to please forward this information as appropriate. Customers with questions you contact Anspach Customer Support at (800) 327-6887, option 3 or email customer.support@synthes.com.. Customers were asked to complete the attached reply form confirm receipt of the letter, return the completed form by fax to 800-327-6661. For questions regarding this recall call 561-494-3706.
Root cause
Labeling mix-ups
Status
Terminated
Product code
HTT
Quantity affected
30 cutting burs affected
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including FL, TX, NC, IL, CO, and PA.
Date initiated
2014-01-08
Date posted
2014-05-09
Date terminated
2015-01-20
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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