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Health product recall

Cutting and Buttings Burrs and Micromax System

Starting date:
October 26, 2012
Posting date:
February 4, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-17237

Recalled Products

  1. Cutting Burrs - Diamond Bull
  2. Buttings Burrs - Fluted Ball
  3. Micromax System - Micro Curved Attachment

Reason

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 use of the device in dense bone removal may result in cutter fracture.

Affected products

A. Cutting Burrs - Diamond Bull

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Companies
Manufacturer
The Anspach Effort Inc.

B. Buttings Burrs - Fluted Ball

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number
  • MCA5-15SB
  • MCA5-1SB
  • MCA5-2SB
  • MCA7-15SB
  • MCA7-1SB
  • MCA7-2SB
Companies
Manufacturer
The Anspach Effort Inc.

C. Micromax System - Micro Curved Attachment

Lot or serial number

All Lots

Model or catalog number
  • MCA
  • MCA_AO
Companies
Manufacturer
The Anspach Effort Inc.