CLASS II Device recall · Reported 5 Jun 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

***REF S-3D*** 3mm Diamond Ball. Used for cutting and shaping bone recalled

The Anspach Effort is recalling ***REF S-3D*** 3mm Diamond Ball. Used for cutting and shaping bone, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Mar 2011 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLots numbers: D433040800, D403040236, D383039472.
Quantity recalled1,827 burrs

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1377-2013
FDA event ID
64886
Recalling firm
The Anspach Effort, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
4 Mar 2011
FDA classified
24 May 2013
Reported
5 Jun 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

4 Mar 2011Recall initiated by company
24 May 2013Classified by FDA+812 days
5 Jun 2013Published in enforcement report+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Due to three batches of product may have diamond grit size larger than intended applied to the head of the cutting burr.

Product as listed by the FDA

***REF S-3D*** 3mm Diamond Ball. Used for cutting and shaping bone.

Where it was distributed

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of OH, TX, IL, CA, GA, KY, FL, WI, NC, VA, WI, MN, MD, KS, OK, PA, OR ,HI, AZ, WA, TN, AR, IA, MI, CO, LA, NJ, IN, WV, MO, AL, NY, VT, and SC and the countries of France, Canada, Great Britain, Mexico, Australia, Sweden and Netherlands.

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Questions about this recall

Is ***REF S-3D*** 3mm Diamond Ball. Used for cutting and shaping bone recalled?

Yes. The Anspach Effort recalled ***REF S-3D*** 3mm Diamond Ball. Used for cutting and shaping bone on 4 Mar 2011. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1377-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Due to three batches of product may have diamond grit size larger than intended applied to the head of the cutting burr.

Which lots are affected?

Lots numbers: D433040800, D403040236, D383039472.

Where was it sold?

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including DC and the states of OH, TX, IL, CA, GA, KY, FL, WI, NC, VA, WI, MN, MD, KS, OK, PA, OR ,HI, AZ, WA, TN, AR, IA, MI, CO, LA, NJ, IN, WV, MO, AL, NY, VT, and SC and the countries of France, Canada, Great Britain, Mexico, Australia, Sweden and Netherlands.

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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