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The Anspach Effort, Inc.: Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 1.5MM x 7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium

Recall number
Z-0728-2014
Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Product
Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 1.5MM x 7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-12-17
Posted
2014-01-13
Terminated
2016-05-09
Reason
Some carbide cutting burr fractured during use.
Root cause
Process design
Action
The firm, Anspach, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter dated December 19, 2013 to their costumers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to complete the attached reply form confirming your receipt of this letter and return the completed form by Fax to: 1-800-327-6661 or Email: customer.support@synthes.com. Reference RMA 200059216 when returning any devices. If you distribute(d any of the products to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate . Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Anspach Customer Support at 800-327-6887 or e-mail at customer.support@synthes.com.
Quantity
28,562 total of all products in this recall
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including state of Hawaii and Internationally to: Australia, Poland, Canada, South Africa, Israel, and Switzerland.
Lot, serial or model codes
All Lot numbers distributed within the 5 years expiration date (12/13 thru 10/18)
510(k) numbers
["K080802"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
HBE
Firm FEI
1045834
Firm city
Palm Beach Gardens
Firm state
FL
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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