—#114448

Product

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 otologic procedures such as cochleostomy.

FDA product code: HBE — Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered)
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K042783
Affected lot / code info: All lots are included in recall

Why it was recalled

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling all lots of the Anspach Micro Curved Attachment (MCA) Cutting Burrs and Dissection Tools. The recall was initiated after the indications for use were found to be broader than the validation of the MCA Cutting Burrs and its directions for use did not clearly state the correct intended use of the device. After a labeling correction, Anspach Effort, Inc. decide

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling Change Control

Action the firm took

Firm is performing a Medical Device Recall by sending customers a recall letter and requesting the return of Anspach Micro Curved Attachments and Dissection Tools currently on hand.

Recalling firm

Firm: The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Address: 4500 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410-4235

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and Internationally to: AU, BE, CA, CH, ES, FR, GB, IT, JP, NL, SE, and ZA.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-03-29
Posted by FDA: 2014-01-15
Terminated: 2015-03-11
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #114448. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.