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.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot number: 2000930
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- 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.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full 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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot number: 2000930
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0783-2013
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