510(k) · Cleared
Recalled · Class II · 2012Anspach Angled Micronose Attachment
Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly
The Anspach Effort, Inc. · HBE Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered)
Cleared on Oct 24, 2000 after a 36-day review. FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known. 1 later device descends from it. It has been recalled once.
- Decided
- Oct 24, 2000
- Review
- 36 days
- Class
- Class II
- Product code
- HBE
- Recalls
- 1
- Predicates
- 0
1 later device descends from it, 1 citing it directly.
- This deviceK002903 Anspach Angled Micronose AttachmentThe Anspach Effort, Inc. · 2000
- Descendant · cites it directly · 0 of its ownK022942 CraniocutAesculap, Inc. · 2002
Most influential descendants
Showing 1 of 1 · See all- K022942CraniocutAesculap, Inc. · 2002 · cites it directly0descendants
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Line of descent and top descendants
| Generation | Number | Device | Applicant | Decided | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 (this device) | K002903 | Anspach Angled Micronose Attachment | The Anspach Effort, Inc. | 2000 | — |
| +1 | K022942 | Craniocut | Aesculap, Inc. | 2002 | — |
Descendants by year cleared
| Year cleared | Devices | With a Class I recall |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.
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What was it cleared against?
FDA lists a 510(k) statement for it but has not posted the file, so its predicates are not known.
What descends from it? (1)
1 later device cites it directly; ranked here by how many devices descend from each in turn.
| Number | Device | Decided | Descendants |
|---|---|---|---|
| K022942 | Craniocut | 2002 | 0 |
Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)
Recalls of this device
| Date | Class | Recall | Root cause | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2012 | Class II | Z-1902-2014 | Process design | 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. |
No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.
What does this lineage say?
- Of its descendants, K022942 (Aesculap, Inc., 2002) has gone furthest, with 0 descendants of its own.
How does its category compare?
All HBE devicesHBE Drills, Burrs, Trephines & Accessories (Simple, Powered): FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years.
FDA decisions per year · HBE
6in 2025
2026 to Oct 25, outlined.
Median 510(k) review, days · HBE
30in 2025
Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.
Recalls per year · HBE
1in 2024
Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified
Adverse event reports per year · HBE
1,924in 2025
MAUDE reports naming product code HBE, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.
View these four charts as a table
| Year | Decisions | Median 510(k) review, days | Recalls (Class I) | MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 2 | — | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 | 2 | — | 47 | 14 |
| 2009 | 0 | — | 7 | 242 |
| 2010 | 0 | — | 23 | 492 |
| 2011 | 2 | — | 1 | 1,013 |
| 2012 | 1 | — | 26 | 1,146 |
| 2013 | 1 | — | 4 | 1,583 |
| 2014 | 2 | — | 0 | 559 |
| 2015 | 3 | 155 | 0 | 483 |
| 2016 | 2 | — | 7 | 848 |
| 2017 | 2 | — | 3 | 848 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | 0 | 787 |
| 2019 | 5 | 133 | 0 | 836 |
| 2020 | 0 | — | 0 | 1,025 |
| 2021 | 6 | 193 | 1 | 1,047 |
| 2022 | 2 | — | 0 | 900 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | 3 | 948 |
| 2024 | 0 | — | 1 | 1,153 |
| 2025 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 1,924 |
| 2026 | 1 | — | 19 | — |
https://510kreport.com/device/K002903 · printed Nov 5, 2026
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510(k) Report. “K002903: Anspach Angled Micronose Attachment.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 5, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K002903
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Record history
- FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
- Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
- Page last updated Nov 3, 2026