Adult Craniotome, Large Ref: CRANI-L-G1 Intended for cutting and shaping bone including the spine and cranium

Ball bearings in the CRANI-A (ANSPACH Power Tools Adult Craniotome Attachment) came out of the attachment, possibly during removal of the attachment, intra-operatively. Failure to follow the recommended inspection intervals provided in the IFU may result in serious patient injury

DePuy Synthes initiated "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION (Notification)" via UPS on 12/07/22. Letter states reason for recall, health risk an action to be taken. The customers were instructed to do the following: Review your inventory and make a plan to follow the suggested manufacturer inspection interval of 12 months associated with your product, as specified in the IFU. " Forward this notice to anyone in your facility that needs to be informed (i.e., those who manage, transport, store, stock, or use the subject products). " If any of the subject products have been forwarded to another facility, contact that facility and provide them with this notice. " Once this notification is received, please complete, sign, and return the attached Business Response Form (page 3 of this letter) via Fax: 877-496-5042 or Scan/email: [email protected] within 3 business days of receipt of this notification. Contact your Product Support Team through email at [email protected] or via phone at 1-800.327.6887, option #2 for additional support as needed.