Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters and Att...
FDA Device Recall #Z-0708-2014 — Class II — October 26, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-0708-2014 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | October 26, 2012 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | The Anspach Effort, Inc. |
| Location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 6,824 imits (4,7324 in USA / 2,100 Foreign) |
Product Description
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.
Reason for Recall
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
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Sweeden, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland,
Lot / Code Information
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.
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| Z-0923-2023 | Class II | 6.5 cm Pediatric Craniotome Attachment. Use wit... | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Z-0924-2023 | Class II | Pediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1 | Dec 7, 2022 |
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