The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0829-2014·Announced 2014-02-05

Anspach Recalls Single-Use Sterile Bone Cutting Burs Due to Length Discrepancy

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 599 single-use sterile bone cutting burs because the cutters were longer than stated on the label.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a labeling discrepancy regarding the physical dimensions of the device. No injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 599 single-use sterile bone cutting burs, specifically the S-1504TD Twist Drill for 1.5mm x 4mm screw. The recall was initiated because the cutters were longer than the length stated on the product label.

The affected products are prescription-only medical devices distributed worldwide, including in the United States (California, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Texas) and internationally to Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Germany. The specific lot numbers involved in this recall are D293037349, D323038110, and D363039140.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using these specific bone cutting burs and contact The Anspach Effort, Inc. for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
AnspacSingle use Sterile bone cutting burs.h REF: S-1504TD Twist Drill for 1.5mm x 4mm screw. Rx only Single use Sterile bone cutting burs.
Affected units
599

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 (2)

  • Lot #'s: D293037349
  • D323038110 and D363039140

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →