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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Anspach Effort, Inc., 98-0061 MA-15C Bearing Sleeve with Removable Bur Guard. A reusable device used with dissection tools; designed for Transphenoidal and Skull base procedures.

Reported: February 13, 2013 Initiated: September 5, 2012 #Z-0783-2013

Product Description

Anspach Effort, Inc., 98-0061 MA-15C Bearing Sleeve with Removable Bur Guard. A reusable device used with dissection tools; designed for Transphenoidal and Skull base procedures.

Reason for Recall

Contact between the bur and bur guard could generate metal fragments that may or may not be visible to the surgeon and can potentially remain in the surgical site. The materials used to fabricate the bur guard are not traceable, design validation did not effectively evaluate adequate protection of adjacent tissue and inspection results for each of these bur guards were not documented.

Details

Recalling Firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Units Affected
8 devices
Distribution
Distributed in the state of Massachusetts
Location
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Anspach Effort, Inc., 98-0061 MA-15C Bearing Sleeve with Removable Bur Guard. A reusable device used with dissection tools; designed for Transphenoidal and Skull base procedures.. Recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc.. Units affected: 8 devices.
Why was this product recalled?
Contact between the bur and bur guard could generate metal fragments that may or may not be visible to the surgeon and can potentially remain in the surgical site. The materials used to fabricate the bur guard are not traceable, design validation did not effectively evaluate adequate protection of adjacent tissue and inspection results for each of these bur guards were not documented.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 13, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0783-2013.