Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 15, 2014
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 detai…
The Anspach Effort, Inc. recalled Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters… - a moderate-severity action.
Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters… was recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. in January 15, 2014. Reason: During a recent review of documentation Anspach determined that the current directions for use for the MCA cu…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0708-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
The Anspach Effort, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-During a recent review of documentation Anspach determined that the current directions for use for the MCA cu….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0708-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0708-2014) was formally reported on January 15, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 26, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. The Anspach Effort, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 6,824 imits (4,7324 in USA / 2,100 Foreign).
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 specifical… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Sweeden, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland,. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
6,824 imits (4,7324 in USA / 2,100 Foreign)
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
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
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0708-2014 |
| Date reported | January 15, 2014 |
| Date initiated | October 26, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | The Anspach Effort, Inc. |
| Firm location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Affected scope | 6,824 imits (4,7324 in USA / 2,100 Foreign) |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Sweeden, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland, |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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