FDA Recall Open, Classified

Brand Name: SmartRelease ESTR (Endoscopic soft tissue release system), Onyx Blade Assembly; alternate name: ECTR (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) System, Onyx Blade Assembly; Common Name: SmartRelease Onyx; Catalog (SKU) Numbers: 83030-1 (single pack), 83030-6 (six pack) and 83030-6-CE (six pack OUS only);

Recall: Z-1975-2025 · Initiated May 7, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1975-2025
Event Number
96868
Firm
MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC
FEI Number
2020601
Product Code
EMF
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
May 7, 2025
Posted
June 12, 2025
Address
3590 Grand Forks Blvd, Charlottesville, VA, 22911-9006

Description

Brand Name: SmartRelease ESTR (Endoscopic soft tissue release system), Onyx Blade Assembly; alternate name: ECTR (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) System, Onyx Blade Assembly; Common Name: SmartRelease Onyx; Catalog (SKU) Numbers: 83030-1 (single pack), 83030-6 (six pack) and 83030-6-CE (six pack OUS only);

Reason

Potential that the blade can unintentionally cut tissue prior to the user deploying the blade.

Action

On May 7, 2025 URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letters were sent to customers. Specifically, we re asking that you please complete and send back page two of this letter to [email protected] or via fax at 800-648-4309, and to send back your unused product, per the directions. MicroAire will replace these unused units free of charge. If you have any questions about this Recall, please contact MicroAire Customer Service at 1-800-722-0822 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM (EST) Monday through Friday. We apologize for this inconvenience and are taking the proper steps to ensure that this will not happen in the future.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Denmark, United Kingdom.

Quantity

1,451 eaches