FDA Devices recall · Reported July 10, 2013
***REF SC2102***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, no Irrigation***SN G16307882402*** Product Usage: The eMax console is intended to operate the eMax system which is used for cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium. The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM (approximately 72,000 RPM) in the free running state when using the optional Hand Control. The low Motor Handpiece RPM would only be experienced in the Free running state (Hand Control fully depressed and no
The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM.
The Anspach Effort, Inc. recalled ***REF SC2102***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, no Irrigation***SN G16307882402*** P… - a moderate-severity action.
***REF SC2102***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, no Irrigation***SN G16307882402*** P… was recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. in July 10, 2013. Reason: The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1659-2013 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
The Anspach Effort, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM..
- Moderate
- severity level
- 61 units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- July 10, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1659-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
***REF SC2102***eMax 2 Plus Console, Single Port, no Irrigation***SN G16307882402*** Product Usage: The eMax console is intended to operate the eMax system which is used for cutting and shaping bone including spine and cranium. The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM (approximately 72,000 RPM) in the free running state when using the optional Hand Control. The low Motor Handpiece RPM would only be experienced in the Free running state (Hand Control fully depressed and no load on the cutting bur). This condition would not affect the power output of the Handpiece in the loaded working range (typically 50,000 to 70,000 RPM).
Reason for recall
The RPM of the Motor Handpiece may be less than 80,000 RPM.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1659-2013 |
| Date reported | July 10, 2013 |
| Date initiated | June 24, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | The Anspach Effort, Inc. |
| Firm location | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Affected scope | 61 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide including the states of: AZ, CA, FL, KY, ME, MI, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX , VA, and the countries of: Australia, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Turkey; |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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