Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support Recalled by The Anspach Effort, Inc. Due to During a recent review of documentation Anspach determined...

Date: October 26, 2012
Company: The Anspach Effort, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact The Anspach Effort, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Multiples Anspach Micro Curved Attachments (MCA) and Curved Burr Support S leves (Cutters and Attachments) 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. The 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.

Quantity: 6,824 imits (4,7324 in USA / 2,100 Foreign)

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About The Anspach Effort, Inc.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report