NA QD11-4BRecalls & reported problems
Anspach Effort, The · 4 mm Fluted Ball. Use with QD11 Attachment. · Class 2
Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 1
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00845384006039), received between May 19, 2021 and May 19, 2021 — classified as 1 malfunction.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (1 report).
70 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K011444); 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
- Break1
- Separation Problem1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1
Recent adverse event reports
The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionMay 19, 2021Break; Separation Problem; Break; Separation Problem
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT DURING SERVICE AND EVALUATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE WAS DAMAGED. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE FAILED VISUAL INSPECTION - SHOWING SIGNS OF USE AND THERE WERE BROKEN CUTTING ETCHES. IT WAS NOTED IN THE SERVICE ORDER THAT THE CUTTER DEVICE COULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM THE ATTACHMENT DEVICE. THIS EVENT DID NOT OCCUR DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. 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 11852670 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K011444. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-0918-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedAdult Craniotome Ref: CRANI-A-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0923-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Pediatric Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-P Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0922-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified7.5 cm Large Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-L-R Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0920-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified7.5 cm Large Craniotome Attachment Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems. Ref: CRANI-L Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0917-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Craniotome, Thin Foot Plate Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-A-01 intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and crani
- Z-0916-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems. Ref: CRANI-A Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0924-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedPediatric Craniotome Ref:CRANI-P-G1
- Z-0921-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, ClassifiedAdult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-0919-2023 · Dec 7, 2022 · Open, Classified6.5 cm Adult Rotating Craniotome Attachment. Use with XMax, microMax, and eMax Systems Ref: CRANI-A-R intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium
- Z-2023-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated14cm QD Angle Attachment
- Z-1951-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedeMax2 Hybrid Hand Control Product Usage: Electric system
- Z-2013-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · Terminated8.0CM Heavy Duty Medium Attachment Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-1931-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedAL-III W/ male disconnect and 20ft hose Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-1933-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedFoot control irrigation system Product Usage: Pneumatic system
- Z-1986-2017 · Oct 6, 2016 · TerminatedAdult Craniotome Product Usage: Pneumatic system
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 13, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 13, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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