Z-1983-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. — Palm Beach Gardens, FL

FDA device recall Z-1983-2014 was initiated by The Anspach Effort, Inc. on May 8, 2014 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Several attachments and handpieces failed to meet the expected sterility assurance level (SAL) when sterilized by the method that is specified in the current Directions for Use (DFU) provided with the… The recall status is terminated (terminated Jan 29, 2016). Affected quantity: 115,988 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Jul 9, 2014
Initiation Date
May 8, 2014
Termination Date
Jan 29, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
115,988 units

Product Description

Anspach Pneumatic and Electric Motor Systems. Intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium.

Reason for Recall

Several attachments and handpieces failed to meet the expected sterility assurance level (SAL) when sterilized by the method that is specified in the current Directions for Use (DFU) provided with the device.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX,UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY, and Hawaii, and the territories of Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island and Guam; and, the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Grand Cayman, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Nassau, Netherlands, Nigeria, Palestine, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Venezuela.

Code Information

DFU: 18-0047: Revisions A & B 18-0074: Revision A; and 18-0105: Revisions A. Operating Manuals: 19-0010: Revisions A, and 19-0013: Revisions A, B, & C.

Source

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