{ "meta": { "disclaimer": "Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. We may limit or otherwise restrict your access to the API in line with our Terms of Service.", "terms": "https://open.fda.gov/terms/", "license": "https://open.fda.gov/license/", "last_updated": "2026-08-27", "results": { "skip": 0, "limit": 1, "total": 1 } }, "results": [ { "cfres_id": "124743", "product_res_number": "Z-0708-2014", "event_date_initiated": "2012-10-26", "event_date_posted": "2014-01-09", "recall_status": "Terminated", "event_date_terminated": "2014-06-23", "res_event_number": "67124", "product_code": "HBE", "k_numbers": [ "K042783" ], "product_description": "Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters and Attachments)\nMCA - MICRO CURVED ATTACHMENT, \nMCA5-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-15SD - 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-1SD - lMM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA5-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM, \nMCA7-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, \nMCA7-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM, \nMCA7-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, \nMCA7-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, \nMCA7-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM, \nMCA7-15SD 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM, \nMCA7-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM, \nMCA7-1SD - 1 MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM, \nMCA7-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM and \nMCA7-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM.\n\nThe MCA attachment is a reusable device used with dissection tools. Dissection tools are single use, disposable cutter designed for cutting and shaping delicate bone, primary in otology procedures for delicate bone cutting.", "code_info": "All Lots for  MCA - MICRO CURVED ATTACHMENT,  MCA5-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-15SD - 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-1SD - lMM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA5-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 5.6CM,  MCA7-05SD - 0.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-06SD - 0.6MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM,  MCA7-07SD - 0.7MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-08SD - 0.8MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-15SB - 1.5MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-15SD 1.5MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-1SB - lMM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM,  MCA7-1SD - 1 MM DIAMOND BALL, 7 .3CM,  MCA7-2SB - 2MM FLUTED BALL, 7.3CM and  MCA7-2SD - 2MM DIAMOND BALL, 7.3CM.", "firm_fei_number": "1045834", "recalling_firm": "The Anspach Effort, Inc.", "address_1": "4500 Riverside Drive", "city": "Palm Beach Gardens", "state": "FL", "postal_code": "33410-4235", "additional_info_contact": "Customer Support\n800-327-6887", "reason_for_recall": "During a recent review of documentation Anspach determined that the current directions for use for the MCA cutting burrs and MCA Micro Curved Attachment do not provide clear details regarding the intended use specifically for the MCA burrs. The MCA burrs are intended for use in delicate bone in otologic procedures such as cochleostomy. The use of the device in dense bone removal may result in cu", "root_cause_description": "Labeling False and Misleading", "action": "Anspach sent an Urgent Medical Removal letter dated October 26, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter stated that they were initiating a Medical Device removal regarding the MCA Cutting Burrs. During a recent review of documentation it was determined that the current directions for use for the MCA cutting burrs (item 18-0079) and MCA Micro Curved Attachment (item 18-0060) did not provide clear details regarding the intended use specifically for the MCA burrs. The MCA burrs are intended for use in delicate bone in otologic procedures such as cochleostomy. The use of the device in dense bone removal may result in cutter/ burr fracture. If a fracture occurs, contact Customer Support at (800) 327-6887 or email ProductSupportTeam@synthes.com. If the procedure was done successfully, no additional patient follow up is necessary.\nCustomer Immediate Actions:\n1. Please remove and return any MCA items from your inventory immediately.\n2. Complete the attached reply form indicating your receipt of this letter. Return the completed form by fax or email to the number or email address provided on the form. If you distribute any of the products to other services or facilities, please forward this information as appropriate. Customers with questions were instructed to contact Anspach Customer Support at (800) 327-6887 or email ProductSupportTeam@synthes.com.\nFor questions regarding this recall call 1-800-327-6887.", "product_quantity": "6,824 imits (4,7324 in USA / 2,100 Foreign)", "distribution_pattern": "Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada, Netherlands, Great Britain, France, Sweeden, Italy, Spain, Japan, South Africa, Australia, Switzerland,", "openfda": { "k_number": [ "K143320", "K030172", "K130755", "K252662", "K153519", "K162542", "K183203", "K191049", "K111520", "K250815", "K250374", "K042783", "K943541", "K873692", "K905097", "K902703", "K191479", "K232684", "K113476", "K183545", "K213208", "K922299", "K050628", "K182436", "K170442", "K062842", "K032303", "K881418", "K202120", "K143399", "K002903", "K123270", "K900388", "K911819", "K903664", "K070876", "K161704", "K210377", "K182527", "K252060", "K251433", "K984035", "K880601", "K040076", "K121264", "K081475", 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