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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Adult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium

Reported: January 18, 2023 Initiated: December 7, 2022 #Z-0921-2023

Product Description

Adult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium

Reason for Recall

Ball bearings in the CRANI-A (ANSPACH Power Tools Adult Craniotome Attachment) came out of the attachment, possibly during removal of the attachment, intra-operatively. Failure to follow the recommended inspection intervals provided in the IFU may result in serious patient injury

Details

Recalling Firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Units Affected
6059 units in total
Distribution
US Nationwide and OUS Foreign: Impacted Foreign Countries Australia Bangladesh China Hongkong India Indonesia Japan Korea (Republic of) Malaysia New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan, Province of China Thailand Angola Austria Belgium Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Equatorial Guinea Finland France & French Guiana Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Israel Italy Kenya Kuwait Lebanon Lithuania Macedonia Mauritius Morocco Netherlands Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Slovakia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica Jamaica Mexico Panama Peru Canada
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Adult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium. Recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc.. Units affected: 6059 units in total.
Why was this product recalled?
Ball bearings in the CRANI-A (ANSPACH Power Tools Adult Craniotome Attachment) came out of the attachment, possibly during removal of the attachment, intra-operatively. Failure to follow the recommended inspection intervals provided in the IFU may result in serious patient injury
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 18, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0921-2023.