The Anspach Effort, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0631-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Anspach BLACKMAX-N (Pneumatic motor) and Autolube III (Foot Control). Cutting and shaping bone.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 11, 2012

Date Posted: January 15, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0631-2014

Event ID: 67131

Reason for Recall:

Anspach was contacted by a hospital to inform Anspach that a Blackmax motor had been used in a case where the patient was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD).

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 4 ( BLACKMAX-N) and 1 (Foot Control)

Code Information:

Serial # 1934, 3135, 50229989-3, and 31496704 (BLACKMAX-N) Serial # 80017906 (Foot Control)

Distribution Pattern:

US Distribution: Maryland only.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated