The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1876-2014·Announced 2014-07-02

Anspach Modified Arthroscopic Knotless Suture Anchor Deployment Tool Recalled

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling Modified Arthroscopic Knotless Suture Anchor Deployment Tools because they were not manufactured consistently with Quality System requirements.

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. The source text cites a manufacturing inconsistency with Quality System requirements but does not report any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths, aligning with a moderate severity rating for a voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling its Modified Arthroscopic Knotless Suture Anchor Deployment Tool with Suture Puller. The recall is being conducted because the units were not manufactured consistently with Quality System requirements.

The recalled device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems. The specific unit identified in the recall has Part Number 98-0020 and Serial Number 200423. The distribution pattern indicates worldwide distribution, including the United States and international locations such as Canada, Japan, Hungary, Korea, and Sweden.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled device and contact The Anspach Effort, Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
ANSPACH***REF 98-0020***Modified Arthroscopic Knotless Suture Anchor Deployment Tool with Suture Puller***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
Affected units
1

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)

  • Part Number 98-0020
  • Serial Number: 200423

Distribution

Distributed in 14 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 45 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 45 products in this recall →