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Event 61253

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
February 22, 2012
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class II
Statuses
Terminated
Recalling firm wording
American Optisurgical Inc

Dossier provenance

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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TX1 Tissue Removal System Console. Model: TX1 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.

Z-1817-2012
Recall number
Z-1817-2012
Initiated
February 22, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling firm
American Optisurgical Inc
Quantity
5units

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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.

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Reason for recall

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.

Code information

Product Codes: LFL, GEI, Serial #: 55400001, 55400002, 55400003. Part Order No: 554-0034-000 510(K) Mp.: K101561

Distribution pattern

Nationwide distribution: MN only.