Recall Z-0631-2014

The Anspach Effort, Inc. · initiated June 11, 2012

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Anspach BLACKMAX-N (Pneumatic motor) and Autolube III (Foot Control). Cutting and shaping bone.

Codes / lots: Serial # 1934, 3135, 50229989-3, and 31496704 (BLACKMAX-N) Serial # 80017906 (Foot Control)

Reason for recall

Anspach was contacted by a hospital to inform Anspach that a Blackmax motor had been used in a case where the patient was diagnosed with Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease (CJD).

FDA-determined cause: Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action taken

none

Details

Recall number
Z-0631-2014
Initiated
June 11, 2012
Posted by FDA
January 6, 2014
Terminated
April 18, 2016
Product code
GEY – Motor, Surgical Instrument, Ac-Powered
Quantity
4 ( BLACKMAX-N) and 1 (Foot Control)
Distribution
US Distribution: Maryland only.
Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Inc., Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Official FDA recall record

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