Reported Jun 27, 2012 · Terminated

TX1 Tissue Removal System Console. Model: TX1 TX1 Tissue Removal System is an ultrasonic aspirator that emulsifies and…

American Optisurgical Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: American Optisurgical Inc · 26902 Vista Ter · Lake Forest, CA · 92630-8123

Is this the product you have?

  • TX1 Tissue Removal System Console
  • ModelTX1 TX1 Tissue Removal System is an ultrasonic aspirator that emulsifies and removes soft tissue. The TX1 Console provides control over each mode of operation, as well as the user interface via LCD touchscreen and audible tones for confirmation of user selections. Indiciated 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
Lot codes and dates
  • Product Codes
    • LFL
    • GEI
    • Serial #: 55400001
    • 55400002
    • 55400003
  • Part Order No554-0034-000 510(K) Mp.: K101561
Amount recalled
5units

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • MN

Why it was recalled

Two reasons for recall. 1. Incorrect pressure relief valve installed inside console, leading to a remote chance of a risk to health. 2. Technical Specifications, under Irrigation, the Operating Pressure value is incorrect.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jun 15, 2012 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:23 PM UTC

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