The Anspach Effort, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-0727-2014)

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 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 Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 17, 2013

Date Posted: January 22, 2014

Recall Number: Z-0727-2014

Event ID: 67146

Reason for Recall:

Some carbide cutting burr fractured during use.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 28,562 total of all products in this recall

Code Information:

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

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) including state of Hawaii and Internationally to: Australia, Poland, Canada, South Africa, Israel, and Switzerland.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated