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Recall of Device Recall Anspach Single Use, Sterile Bone Cutting Burrs

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by The Anspach Effort, Inc..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    59837
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0090-2012
  • Event Initiated Date
    2008-05-19
  • Event Date Posted
    2011-10-21
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2011-10-24
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=103845
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Burr, orthopedic - Product Code HTT
  • Reason
    The anspach effort, inc. initiated a recall on may 6, 2008 for their sterile bone cutting burrs. all affected customers were notified of the recall by letter dated 5/29/2008.
  • Action
    The firm, Anspach sent an "URGENT PRODUCT REMOVAL" letter on May 29, 2008, to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) Screen their inventory immediately for all products listed on the attached "Product Replacement Form." Upon visual inspection if the pouch is sealed on both ends it is sterile. If one end of the pouch is not sealed it is non-sterile and should be returned for credit or replacement. 2) Complete the "Product Replacement Form" by indicating the quantity returned, and whether the customer would prefer to have their returned devices replaced, or their account credited. 3) Place products to be returned in a box and mark the box with the Return Authorization Number on the "Product Replacement Form." 4) Use the Anspach FedEx account number listed on the form to return the unused devices with the completed "Product Replacement Form." Following receipt of the form, Anspach will process the request immediately. For questions related to the product replacement, please contact Customer Service at 800-327-6887. For questions related to the Voluntary Removal, please contact Anspach Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance at 800-327-6887.

Device

Device Recall Anspach Single Use, Sterile Bone Cutting Burrs
  • Model / Serial
    Lot number: 319149.
  • Product Classification
    Orthopedic Devices
  • Device Class
    1
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states of: CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, SC, MA, MD, MI, MO, MN, MS, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, and WI, and the countries of: Africa, Netherlands, Panama, South Korea, Spain, and United Kingdom.
  • Product Description
    "***REF QD11-6B***6 mm Fluted Ball. Use with QD11 Attachments. ***ANSPACH***Sterile, Sterilized using Irradiation***Rx Only***Made in the USA***Manufacturer: The Anspach Effort, Inc. 4500 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 USA Tel: (800) 327-6887 / + 1 561 627 1080***Anspach Europe Ltd. Aston Court, Kingsmead Business Park Frederick Place High Wycombe, HP11 1LA United Kingdom Tel: +441494 616126***" || Lot number: 319149. || Product Usage: Cutting and shaping bone including bones of the spine and cranium.
  • Manufacturer
    The Anspach Effort, Inc.

Manufacturer

The Anspach Effort, Inc.
  • Manufacturer Address
    The Anspach Effort, Inc., 4500 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410-4235
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Johnson & Johnson
  • Source
    USFDA