BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    TX1 Tissue Removal System disposable handpieces. Product Usage: The TX1 Tissue Removal System is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue are desirable, including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

    Recall: Z-1518-2013 · Initiated April 30, 2013

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1518-2013
    Event Number
    65108
    Firm
    American Optisurgical Inc
    FEI Number
    1000135560
    Product Code
    LFL
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    No Marketing Application
    Initiated
    April 30, 2013
    Posted
    June 7, 2013
    Terminated
    March 24, 2014
    Address
    26902 Vista Ter, Lake Forest, CA, 92630-8123

    Description

    TX1 Tissue Removal System disposable handpieces. Product Usage: The TX1 Tissue Removal System is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue are desirable, including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

    Reason

    American Optisurgical, Inc. is recalling certain lots of TX1 Tissue Removal System disposable handpiece due to inventory being released into distribution without a cleared FDA 510(k) to cover recent product changes. Use of this product may lead to an underperformance of the device.

    Action

    American Optisurgical Inc. (AOI) sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter along with a response sheet via USPS registered mail to all affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to immediately examine your inventory and quarantine product subject to recall. Once the product has been identified, return all products by FedEx to AOI using the AOI FedEx account 30655659-2, and referencing the Returned Goods Authorization (RGA) number:RGA# (to be assigned). For questions contact American Optisurgical Inc. Customer Service 949-580-1266.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Disitribution - USA Nationwide in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming and the countries of Quezon City, Philippines, Singapore, and Panama City, Panama.

    Quantity

    1,436 units