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Anspach Single Use Sterile Bone Cutting Burs and Irrigation Clips. Rx Only

FDA device recall Z-0718-2014 · posted 2014-01-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Reason for recall
Recall was initiated due to the observation of separation between clear layers of the pouch during real time aging studies. As a result, it is possible to have a breach in the sterile barrier.
Action taken
Recalling firm notified direct accounts by letter on 09/09/11. Direct accounts were instructed to screen their inventory immediately for product packaged with the Tyvek Pouch/Tube Configuration, complete the reply form, and return the products to the firm.
Root cause
Packaging change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
HTW
Quantity affected
1,805,022 cutting burs and 55,026 irrigation clips
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of Japan, Canada, Nigeria, Guam, China, Czech Republic, Thialand, Ecuador, Lithuania, Argentina, Turkey, Cayman Island, Jamaica, India, Jord
Date initiated
2011-09-09
Date posted
2014-01-11
Date terminated
2016-04-15
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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