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FDA device recall Z-1516-2013 · posted 2013-06-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
American Optisurgical Inc
Reason for recall
The recall has been initiated due to an overheating protection voltage suppressor on the redundant safety protection circuit board. Secondary to the recall, American Optisurgical, Inc. will be making a correction to add spacers between the valve and cassette to correct a small irrigation leak that can occur after the priming cycle. Use of this product may cause the device to lose power and stop wo
Action taken
"Urgent Medical Device Recall" notifications letters were sent to customers on May 20, 2013 via USPS registered mail. Included in the Recall Notification Letter were the recommended actions and instructions for customers. Questions were referred to (949) 580-1266.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
LFL
Quantity affected
194 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, US, including the states of United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Marylan
Date initiated
2013-03-30
Date posted
2013-06-06
Date terminated
2014-03-24
Location
Lake Forest, CA

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TX1 TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM (K101561)American Optisurgical, Inc.2010-08-27