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Anspach Pneumatic and Electric Motor Systems. Intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium.

FDA device recall Z-1983-2014 · posted 2014-07-03 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Reason for recall
Several attachments and handpieces failed to meet the expected sterility assurance level (SAL) when sterilized by the method that is specified in the current Directions for Use (DFU) provided with the device.
Action taken
Customers were notified 05/08/2014 by a Return Receipt Requested letter from Anspach with an URGENT: Medical Device Labeling Correction announcement, REGARDING: STERRAD 100S Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Technology no longer recommended for sterilization of Anspach products. The letter identified the problem and actions to be taken by the customer. Customers were to complete and return the attached reply form. If the products were distributed further, then those customers should have been notified as well. Customers were to contact Anspach Customer Support at 1-800-327-6887 if they want copies of the revised labeling.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HSZ
Quantity affected
115,988 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, P
Date initiated
2014-05-08
Date posted
2014-07-03
Date terminated
2016-01-29
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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ASPACH 65,000 (MODIFICATION) (K955084)The Anspach Effort, Inc.1996-01-17