Anspach G1 Dissection Tools Recalled Due to Inconsistent Shaft Exposure Labeling
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 142 G1 dissection tools because the labeled shaft exposure may not be consistent with all listed attachments, potentially resulting in greater exposure.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 does not report any hospitalizations, injuries, or illnesses. The hazard is a labeling inconsistency regarding shaft exposure, which fits the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving labeling errors without reported harm.
Plain-English summary
The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 142 units of the ANSPACH 3MM Course Diamond Ball, 2 MM Shaft Exposure (REF M-3DC-2-G1). These medical devices are used for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium. The recall covers all lot numbers of this specific reference number.
The recall was initiated because the G1 dissection tools are not compatible with all attachments listed on the labeling. The tools are labeled with a specified shaft exposure that may not be consistent when used with each attachment listed on the product label. Consequently, the actual shaft exposure may be greater than what is indicated on the label.
The affected products were distributed worldwide, including in the United States (AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX) and internationally to Canada and China. Users of these devices should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- ANSPACH - 3MM Course Diamond Ball, 2 MM Shaft Exposure; REF M-3DC-2-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
- Manufacturer
- The Anspach Effort, Inc.
- Affected units
- 142
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)
- REF M-3DC-2-G1
- ALL lot numbers
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 34 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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