Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 1.5MMx7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC-L, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball, Extended part # S-1B-C, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-SB-C, 2MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-2SB-C, 3MM Carbide Fluted ball Extended part # S-3B-C, 3MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-3SB-C, 4MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-4B-C, 4MM Carbide Fluted ball Extended 27MM part # S-4BL-C, 5MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-5B-C, and 6MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-6B-C. Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All Lot numbers distributed within the 5 years expiration date (12/13 thru 10/18)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Some carbide cutting burr fractured during use.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 1.5MMx7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC-L, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball, Extended part # S-1B-C, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-SB-C, 2MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-2SB-C, 3MM Carbide Fluted ball Extended part # S-3B-C, 3MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-3SB-C, 4MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-4B-C, 4MM Carbide Fluted ball Extended 27MM part # S-4BL-C, 5MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-5B-C, and 6MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-6B-C. Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All Lot numbers distributed within the 5 years expiration date (12/13 thru 10/18)

Official Source

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FDA Recall Number: Z-0727-2014

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