The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-2300-2015·Announced 2015-08-05

Anspach 7mm Diamond Ball Dissection Tools Recalled for Labeling Inconsistency

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 75 Anspach 7mm Extra Coarse Diamond Ball dissection tools because the specified shaft exposure may be inconsistent with the labeled attachments.

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 describes a labeling inconsistency regarding shaft exposure without reporting any injuries, illnesses, or deaths. This aligns with the rubric for moderate severity involving labeling errors or theoretical risks without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

The Anspach Effort, Inc. is recalling 75 units of the Anspach 7mm Extra Coarse Diamond Ball (REF M-7DX-G1). These dissection tools are used for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine and cranium. The recall covers all lot numbers of this specific reference model.

The recall was initiated because the G1 dissection tools are not compatible with all attachments listed on the product labeling. Additionally, the G1 cutting tools are labeled with a Specified Shaft Exposure that may not be consistent when used with each attachment listed on the product label. The actual shaft exposure may be greater than what is specified 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 should stop using the affected tools and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
ANSPACH - 7MM Extra Coarse Diamond Ball; REF M-7DX-G1 Cutting shaping bone including spine and cranium.
Affected units
75

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-7DX-G1
  • ALL lot numbers

Distribution

Distributed in 17 states:

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.

See all 34 products in this recall →