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FDA Device recall Z-1983-2014

Anspach Pneumatic and Electric Motor Systems

On 2014-07-09 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Anspach Pneumatic and Electric Motor Systems by The Anspach Effort, citing several attachments and handpieces failed to meet the expected sterility assurance level (SAL) when sterilized by the method that is specified in the current Directions for Use (D….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1983-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2014-05-08
Published2014-07-09
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyThe Anspach Effort
DistributionAK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Product

Anspach Pneumatic and Electric Motor Systems. Intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium.

Reason

Several attachments and handpieces failed to meet the expected sterility assurance level (SAL) when sterilized by the method that is specified in the current Directions for Use (DFU) provided with the device.

Identifiers

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DFU: 18-0047: Revisions A & B 18-0074: Revision A; and 18-0105: Revisions A. Operating Manuals: 19-0010: R…DFU: 18-0047: Revisions A & B 18-0074: Revision A; and 18-0105: Revisions A. Operating Manuals: 19-0010: Revisions A, and 19-0013: Revisions A, B, & C.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1983-2014%22

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