The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0656-2014·Announced 2014-01-15

Anspach Effort Pneumatic Drill System Recalled Due to Hose Rupture Risk

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is voluntarily removing the microMax Pneumatic Drill System because the outer hose may rupture without warning if airflow is blocked.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (potential hose rupture) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

The Anspach Effort, Inc. has initiated a voluntary removal of the microMax Pneumatic Drill System, which includes the motor handpiece and Auto Lube foot control. The recall affects units that do not have a pressure relief valve (PRV). The product is intended for cutting and shaping bone and is distributed worldwide, including in the United States and numerous international locations.

The recall was initiated because the handpiece's outer hose can rupture without warning if the air flow is blocked during use. This defect poses a risk of injury to users. The recall number is Z-0656-2014, and the affected serial number is MM900.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected Pneumatic Drill System immediately. They should contact The Anspach Effort, Inc. for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
***REF MICROMAX***microMax Handpiece***Rx Only***Manufacturer: The Anspach Effort, Inc. Intended for cutting and shaping bone.
Manufacturer
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Surgical Instruments
Hazard
Affected units
1,224

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Serial Number MM900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 47 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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