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NA O-SAWRecalls & reported problems

Anspach Effort, The · Oscillating microSaw Attachment. Use with all Anspach Systems. · Class 2

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00845384005612), received between May 30, 2018 and Jul 21, 2022 — classified as 5 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (4 reports).

35 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K080802); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component4
  • Complete Loss of Power1
  • Detachment Of Device Component1

Patient problems

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient4
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJul 21, 2022Detachment of Device or Device Component; Complete Loss of Power; Detachment of Device or Device Component; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM SWITZERLAND THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT DEVICE FELL APART AND WAS LOOSE. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR VISUAL ASSESSMENT. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE DEVICE HAD A DAMAGED HOSE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 15076504 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 29, 2020Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE OSCILLATING MICRO SAW DEVICE FELL APART INTO TWO PIECES. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN, BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2020. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions; No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 10759212 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2019Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING PRE-TESTING, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE OSCILLATING SAW DEVICE FELL APART. THE EVENT WAS NOT RELATED TO SURGERY. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE DATE OF EVENT WAS UNKNOWN BUT WAS KNOWN TO HAVE OCCURRED IN 2019. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 9420725 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 8, 2018Detachment of Device or Device Component; Detachment of Device or Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING IN-HOUSE ENGINEERING EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SAW DEVICE WAS BROKEN INTO TWO PIECES AND DID NOT FUNCTION. IT WAS ALSO OBSERVED THAT THE DEVICE WAS MISSING TWO SET SCREWS. THE DEVICE WAS INITIALLY RETURNED TO ISRAEL BECAUSE THE DEVICE WAS NOT WORKING. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 8050924 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 30, 2018Detachment Of Device Component; Detachment Of Device Component

    IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE HAD SEPARATED INTO TWO PARTS WHEN TRYING TO USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY, OR IF THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE, OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE FOR USE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WERE ANY INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. THE EXACT DATE OF THIS EVENT IS UNKNOWN. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.

    Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

    MAUDE report 7552535 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under K080802. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2001-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    12.4cm Heavy Duty Long Heavy Short Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-1955-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Console, eMax2 Plus Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-1952-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    eMax2 PLUS Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-2019-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Oscillating MICRO-SAW Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-2031-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Sagittal MICRO-SAW
  • Z-1949-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Electronic Foot Control with Direction or Irrigation Switches Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-2026-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Reciprocating MICRO SAW
  • Z-2015-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Sagittal Saw Product Usage: Pneumatic system
  • Z-1957-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    System Console, Single Port, no irrigation
  • Z-1956-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    System Console, Single Port, with irrigation Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-2032-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    20.2cm Heavy Duty Long Heavy Short Attachment
  • Z-1948-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated
    Electronic Foot Control with Direction Switch Product Usage: Electric system
  • Z-0727-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · Terminated
    Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs: 1.5MMx7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC-L, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball, Extended part # S-1B-C, 1MM Carbide Fluted ball part # S-SB-C, 2MM C
  • Z-0728-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · Terminated
    Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 1.5MM x 7.5MM Cylindrical Carbide Drum part # S-15DRMC Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and shaping bone, including the spine
  • Z-0729-2014 · Dec 17, 2013 · Terminated
    Anspach Carbide Cutting Burrs & Drums: 2MM Carbide Fluted Ball, Extended part # S-2B-C and 7MM Carbide Fluted Ball part # S-7B-C Anspach cutting burrs are intended for cutting and

…and 20 more.

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.