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The Anspach Effort, Inc.: ***REF SC2102***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, no Irrigation***SN G16307882402*** Product Usage: The eMax console is intended to operate the eMax system which is used for cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium. The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM (approximately 72,000 RPM) in the free running state when using the optional Hand Control. The low Motor Handpiece RPM would only be experienced in the Free running state (Hand Control fully depressed and no load on the cutting bur). This condition would not affect the power output of the Handpiece in the loaded working range (typically 50,000 to 70,000 RPM).

Recall number
Z-1659-2013
Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Product
***REF SC2102***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, no Irrigation***SN G16307882402*** Product Usage: The eMax console is intended to operate the eMax system which is used for cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium. The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM (approximately 72,000 RPM) in the free running state when using the optional Hand Control. The low Motor Handpiece RPM would only be experienced in the Free running state (Hand Control fully depressed and no load on the cutting bur). This condition would not affect the power output of the Handpiece in the loaded working range (typically 50,000 to 70,000 RPM).
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2011-06-24
Posted
2013-07-02
Terminated
2013-12-24
Reason
The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM.
Root cause
Process control
Action
Anspach Effort sent an "URGENT: Medical Device Correction" letter dated June 24, 2011 to their customers via mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete a reply form promptly confirming receipt of their letter and return it by fax to the number provided on the form. If any of the affected products were distributed to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate. For questions contact Anspach Customer Support at 800-327-6887 or email customer.support@synthes.com.
Quantity
61 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of: AZ, CA, FL, KY, ME, MI, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX , VA, and the countries of: Australia, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Turkey;
Lot, serial or model codes
SC2100 System Console Emax 2 Plus; SC2101 System Console, Single Port with irrigation; SC2102 System Console, Single Port, without Irrigation;
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
NAV
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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