The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-1981-2017·Announced 2017-05-10

Anspach Effort Pneumatic Attachment Recalled for Missing Service Interval Instructions

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 297 pneumatic tapered attachments because the supplied directions for use did not include a recommended service interval.

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, but the source text identifies the issue as a missing service interval in the documentation rather than a physical defect or reported injury, aligning with the criteria for moderate severity involving documentation issues.

Plain-English summary

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 297 units of the 12.6CM Tapered Attachment, Black Max, used in pneumatic systems. The recall was initiated because the supplied directions for use (DFU) did not contain a recommended service interval.

The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (specifically Hawaii and the District of Columbia), Puerto Rico, Guam, and Japan. The recall covers all serial numbers shipped to customers prior to September 27, 2016, associated with DFU 18-0062 and Part No. B-TURQ-L.

Consumers should stop using the affected attachments and contact The Anspach Effort, Inc. for further instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
12.6CM TAPERED ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX Product Usage: Pneumatic system
Manufacturer
The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Category
Medical Device — Pneumatic System Attachment
Hazard
Affected units
297

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 (3)

  • All serial numbers shipped to customers prior to 09/27/2016
  • DFU 18-0062
  • Part No. B-TURQ-L.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 3 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 103 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 103 products in this recall →

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