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The Anspach Effort, Inc.

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261 recalls on record · Latest: Jan 18, 2023

The Anspach Effort, Inc. Recall Insight

The Anspach Effort, Inc. appears on 261 federal recall records indexed by PlainRecalls, out of 101,704 total recalls tracked across the FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA. That represents approximately 0.257% of the federal archive, a data point that is only interpretable alongside production volume, product mix, and decades of operation, because a high recall count alone does not establish fault. Large, diversified firms that sell tens of millions of units across many categories will mechanically accumulate more recall records than small manufacturers, even when their defect rates per unit shipped are comparable or lower. The most recent action on this firm is dated Jan 18, 2023, which is the anchor point for assessing whether enforcement is currently active or historical.

On this page of 50 entries, severity tagging shows 0 critical, 50 moderate, and 0 lower-severity recalls. Affected-unit counts are disclosed on 50 of 50 entries, unit-count disclosure is more common on CPSC and NHTSA actions and less common on FDA drug/device recalls, where lot numbers and distribution scope substitute for absolute totals. The records on this page span 1 distinct product categories, with issuing agencies dominated by FDA Devices (50). The date window on this page runs from Nov 20, 2013 to Jul 2, 2014.

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FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***Knotless Suture Anchor Deployment Tool, Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0029***8 mm Coarse Threaded Headless Bone Screw***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF-98-0062***Custom Device eMax2 Plus Hand Control***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0003***Sagittal microSaw Attachment Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0021***eMax2 Console with Irrigation***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0008***7cm Medium Attachment Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0025***Custom MDA Tube for use with MA-D20 Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF SP-5001-00***20 degree Angle Driver (MA-D20) - Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***REF 98-0043***Custom Device eMax 2 Plus Hand Control that will work with a Speed Reducer***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used…

FDA Devices Moderate Jul 2, 2014

ANSPACH***Custom XMax Motor, Pneumatic***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems

FDA Devices Moderate May 28, 2014

Anspach Irrigation Clip 40 Product Usage: Irrigation clips provide a method of supplying controlled, cooling irrigation during cutting, shaping, …

FDA Devices Moderate May 21, 2014

ANSPACH Cutting bur, 3 mm Diamond Ball, Standard Length. REF L-3SD Use with LONG Attachments. Used for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine …

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

AnspacSingle use Sterile bone cutting burs.h REF: S-1504TD Twist Drill for 1.5mm x 4mm screw. Rx only Single use Sterile bone cutting burs.

FDA Devices Moderate Feb 5, 2014

Anspach REF: TURQ-434-4 Twist Drill for 1.5mm x 4mm screw. Rx only Single use Sterile bone cutting burs.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 2MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Standard, 8 Flutes - part #QD8-2SB-C-8F, 4MM Carbide Fluted Ball, 10 Flutes - part # QD8-4B-…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-15SB - 1.5MM Fluted Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-15SD - 1.5MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-1SD - 1MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Anspach Single Use Sterile Bone Cutting Burs and Irrigation Clips. Rx Only

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Micro Curved Attachment (MCA) Cutting Burr, DFU 18-0001. All lots are included in recall. Part Number MCA Intended for use in cutting and shaping…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-15SD - 1.5MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-15SB - 1.5MM Fluted Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-06SD - 0.6MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-2SB - 2MM Fluted Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Anspach MCA Cutting Burr, DFU Rx Only Designed for cutting and shaping delicate bone, primarily in otology procedures

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Anspach MIA 16 (16cm Minimally Invasive Attachment), Rx Only MIA16 attachments are intended for use with Motor Systems for cutting and shaping bon…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-07SD - 0.7MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-1SD - 1MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-06SD - 0.6MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-05SD - 0.5MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-2SD - 2MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-05SD - 0.5 MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primaril…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 1.5MM x 7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 1.5MMx7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC-L, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball, Extended part # S-1B-C, 1MM Carbide …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-08SD - 0.8MM Diamond Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA7-1SB - 1MM Fluted Ball, 7.3CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-2SD - 2MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-07SD - 0.7MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 2MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Extended part # S-2B-C and 7MM Carbide Fluted Ball part # S-7B-C Anspach cutting …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-08SD - 0.8MM Diamond Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-2SB - 2MM Fluted Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 22, 2014

MCA5-1SB - 1MM Fluted Ball, 5.6CM. All lots are included in recall. Intended for use in cutting and shaping delicate bone material, primarily in …

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2014

***REF IMRI-MOTOR***iMRI Handpiece. Use with iMRI System Only***Rx Only***Manufacturer: The Anspach Effort, Inc. Intended for cutting and shaping bon…

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2014

Anspach B-Blue-S 11.25 cm attachment and Anspach B-Green Standard Craniotome. Cutting and shaping bone.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2014

Anspach BLACKMAX-N (Pneumatic motor) and Autolube III (Foot Control). Cutting and shaping bone.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2014

***REF XMAX***XMax Handpiece***Rx Only***Manufacturer: The Anspach Effort, Inc. Intended for cutting and shaping bone.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2014

***REF BLACKMAX-N***Swivel/Angle Motor Assembly***Rx Only***The Anspach Effort, Inc. Intended for cutting and shaping bone.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2014

***REF MICROMAX***microMax Handpiece***Rx Only***Manufacturer: The Anspach Effort, Inc. Intended for cutting and shaping bone.

FDA Devices Moderate Jan 15, 2014

Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters and Attachments) MCA - MICRO CURVED ATTACHMENT, MCA5-05S…

FDA Devices Moderate Nov 20, 2013

Product Catalog (part number 20-0020) utilized with the Electric and Pneumatic Motor Systems including: MicroMax Motor Systems, XMax Motor Systems, E…

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Data Sources

  • Source: FDA + CPSC + NHTSA - federal recall filings naming this firm. Verify with FDA, CPSC, or NHTSA directly.
  • Source: PlainRecalls Manufacturer Index - firm-level aggregation across all three federal recall feeds

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. Recalls are aggregated across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA filings that name this firm; the total reflects the federal record, not an independent investigation. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.