—#120535

Product

Pneumatic Systems Operating Manual (part numbers 19-0005) utilized with the Pneumatic Motor Systems including: BlackMax Motor Systems, MicroMax Systems and XMax Motor Systems all models and serial numbers. Product Usage: Indication for use is cutting and shaping bone.

FDA product code: HBC — Motor, Drill, Electric
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Neurology
510(k) numbers: K011444
Affected lot / code info: part numbers 19-0005

Why it was recalled

Anspach Effort, Inc. Palm Beach Gardens, FL initiated a correction of its medical Device labeling for its Pneumatic Systems Operating Manual, Cutting Burr Chart and Product Catalog due to a recent review of their regulations and compliance requirements that determined the claim that the device is capable of dissection of biometals, bioplastics and cement has been verified, but is is not part of th

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling Change Control

Action the firm took

The firm, Anspach Effort, Inc., sent an "Urgent Medical Device Labeling Correction" letter dated June 27, 2011 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: 1) Destroy or delete any items in their inventory immediately and replace with the attached revised Operating Manual, Product Catalog and/or Cutting Bur Chart. 2) Complete and return the attached Customer Reply Form indicating disposition of the labeling materials and confirming their receipt of this letter, and fax to 1-800-327-6661. 3) If they distributed any of the products to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate. For additional copies, contact Anspach Customer Support at (800) 327-6887.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution: USA Nationwide and the countries of: Egypt, India, Germany, Turkey, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Greece, United Kingdom, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Lebanon, Argentina, Denmark, Belgium, Netherlands, Mexico, France, Australia, Panama, Italy, Guam, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Polan, Venezuela, Austria, Hungary, Lithuania, Norway, Malaysia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica, Peru, Thailand, Italy, Czech Republic, Cameroon, South Africa, Portugal, Finland, Sweden, Nigeria, Bahamas, Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Chile, Singapore, Spain, Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Japan.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2011-05-06
Posted by FDA: 2013-11-13
Terminated: 2016-01-28
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #120535. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.