The Anspach Effort, Inc.: Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters and Attachments) MCA - MICRO CURVED ATTACHMENT, MCA5-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-15SD - 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-1SD - lMM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA7-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM, MCA7-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-15SD 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-1SD - 1 MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM, MCA7-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM and MCA7-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM. The MCA attachment is a reusable device used with dissection tools. Dissection tools are single use, disposable cutter designed for cutting and shaping delicate bone, primary in otology procedures for delicate bone cutting.

Recall number

Z-0708-2014

Recalling firm

The Anspach Effort, Inc.

Product

Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters and Attachments) MCA - MICRO CURVED ATTACHMENT, MCA5-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-15SD - 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-1SD - lMM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, MCA5-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, MCA7-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM, MCA7-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-15SD 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM, MCA7-1SD - 1 MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM, MCA7-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM and MCA7-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM. The MCA attachment is a reusable device used with dissection tools. Dissection tools are single use, disposable cutter designed for cutting and shaping delicate bone, primary in otology procedures for delicate bone cutting.

Status

Terminated

Initiated

2012-10-26

Posted

2014-01-09

Terminated

2014-06-23

Reason

During a recent review of documentation Anspach determined that the current directions for use for the MCA cutting burrs and MCA Micro Curved Attachment do not provide clear details regarding the intended use specifically for the MCA burrs. The MCA burrs are intended for use in delicate bone in otologic procedures such as cochleostomy. The use of the device in dense bone removal may result in cu

Root cause

Labeling False and Misleading

Action

Anspach sent an Urgent Medical Removal letter dated October 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter stated that they were initiating a Medical Device removal regarding the MCA Cutting Burrs. During a recent review of documentation it was determined that the current directions for use for the MCA cutting burrs (item 18-0079) and MCA Micro Curved Attachment (item 18-0060) did not provide clear details regarding the intended use specifically for the MCA burrs. The MCA burrs are intended for use in delicate bone in otologic procedures such as cochleostomy. The use of the device in dense bone removal may result in cutter/ burr fracture. If a fracture occurs, contact Customer Support at (800) 327-6887 or email ProductSupportTeam@synthes.com. If the procedure was done successfully, no additional patient follow up is necessary. Customer Immediate Actions: 1. Please remove and return any MCA items from your inventory immediately. 2. Complete the attached reply form indicating your receipt of this letter. Return the completed form by fax or email to the number or email address provided on the form. If you distribute any of the products to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Anspach Customer Support at (800) 327-6887 or email ProductSupportTeam@synthes.com. For questions regarding this recall call 1-800-327-6887.

Quantity

6,824 imits (4,7324 in USA / 2,100 Foreign)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Sweeden, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland,

Lot, serial or model codes

All Lots for  MCA - MICRO CURVED ATTACHMENT,  MCA5-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-15SD - 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-1SD - lMM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA7-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM,  MCA7-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-15SD 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-1SD - 1 MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM,  MCA7-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM and  MCA7-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM.

510(k) numbers

["K042783"]

PMA numbers

not on file

Product code

HBE

Firm FEI

1045834

Firm city

Palm Beach Gardens

Firm state

FL

Firm country

not on file

Cite as

FDA Medical Device Recalls (openFDA) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA)), device-recall-0001-of-0001.json.zip, sha256 b87518bfe2e8, published 2026-09-28

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