ANSPACH***REF 98-0016***eMax 2 Modified Hand Control***Rx… recallZ-1887-2014 · The Anspach Effort, Inc. · initiated Nov 28, 2012
Class II Terminated All recalls posted in June 2014
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Why it was recalled
The Anspach Effort, Inc. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is recalling their Anspach Custom Devices. The units were not manufactured consistently with Quality System requirements.
FDA root cause category: Process design
What the company is doing
The Anspach Effort, Inc. sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated December 21, 2012 to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected products, problems and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to remove and return the affected products and complete the attached reply form and return to The Anspach Effort Inc. For questions contact Anspach Product Support at (800) 327-6887. For questions regarding this recall call 561-494-3706.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1887-2014
- Recall class
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Nov 28, 2012
- Posted by the FDA
- Jun 25, 2014
- Recalling firm
- The Anspach Effort, Inc.
- Quantity
- 6
- Product code
- HBE
- FDA submissions
- K080802
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, CA, FL, IA, IL, KY, MN, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX.and Internationally to Canada, Japan, Hungary, Korea and Sweden. .
Product description
ANSPACH***REF 98-0016***eMax 2 Modified Hand Control***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Part Number: 98-0016; Serial Numbers: 200008201, 200008202, 200008203, 200008204, 200008205, 200008206.
Other devices under the same FDA submission
11 devices cleared under K080802 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.
- NA EMAX2PLUSSynthes GmbH · DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)2,623 reports
- NA LONG-HDSynthes GmbH · DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (COMPOUND, POWERED)22 reports
- NA R-SAWAnspach Effort, The · DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (COMPOUND, POWERED)14 reports
- NA O-SAWAnspach Effort, The · DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (COMPOUND, POWERED)5 reports
- NA S-SAWAnspach Effort, The · MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED4 reports
- NA SC2100Synthes GmbH · DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (COMPOUND, POWERED)4 reports
- NA SC2101Synthes GmbH · MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED4 reports
- NA E-FP-DIRSynthes GmbH · MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC3 reports
- NA E-FPSynthes GmbH · DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)3 reports
- NA XL-HDSynthes GmbH · MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED2 reports
- NA SC2102Synthes GmbH · MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED1 report
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 64247).
- Z-1877-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0022***8 mm Coarse Headless Screw with Driver***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1878-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0029***8 mm Coarse Threaded Headless Bone Screw***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1879-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***Custom MCA5-1SD with Extended Exposure***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1880-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0001***eMax Hand Control***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1881-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***eMax2 Lower Profile Foot Pedal***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1885-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0010***2.37mm Spiral Drill, for Short Attachment (Non-Sterile)***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1886-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***Modified QD11 Attachment with Soft Tissue Protector***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1888-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0019***Modified MDA Tube with MA-D20 Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1889-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0021***eMax2 Console with Irrigation***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1890-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0023***Custom 5 cm Extension Bearing Sleeve***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1891-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0024***Nose Cone Cover***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1892-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0025***Custom MDA Tube for use with MA-D20 Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1893-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0031***Custom Medium Attachment, with 5 mm Extended Tapered Tip***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1894-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0034***Custom XMax Motor, Pneumatic with Hand Control and Custom Autolube III IRR Foot Pedal***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1895-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0035***Custom eMax 2 Plus Motor with microMax Disconnect Sleeve***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1896-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0037***Custom Device SC2102 with fast stop firmware***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1897-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***Custom XMax Motor, Pneumatic***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1898-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0042***XMax Motor with Custom Hose***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1899-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0043***Custom Device eMax 2 Plus Hand Control that will work with a Speed Reducer***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1900-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0044***Custom Device Speed Reducer with Bumper***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1901-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF 98-0048***Custom Circular ePLUS-FP***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1904-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF-98-0062***Custom Device eMax2 Plus Hand Control***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1905-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-3012-00***13 mm Drill with Depth Stop for Short Heavy Duty Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1908-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-3100-00***5mm Coarse Diamond Ball, 11.5 OAL***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1909-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-3101-00***Adjustable 25 Cm Mia Attachment, Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1910-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-4601-00***1mm Coarse Diamond Ball for Adjustable 25cm Mia Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1911-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-4602-00***2mm Coarse Diamond Ball for Adjustable 25cm Mia Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1912-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-4603-00***3mm Coarse Diamond Ball for Adjustable 25cm Mia Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1913-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-4604-00***3mm Fluted Ball for Adjustable 25cm Mia Attachment***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
- Z-1917-2014 · TerminatedANSPACH***REF SP-5001-00***20 degree Angle Driver (MA-D20) - Custom***Rx Only*** This device is intended to be used with Anspach Systems
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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