Z-1518-2013Class II

TX1 Tissue Removal System disposable handpieces

Name: Z-1518-2013 TX1 Tissue Removal System disposable handpieces
Creator: American Optisurgical Inc
Published: 2013-04-30
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Tenex Health / initiated 2013-04-30 / Terminated

FDA source

American Optisurgical Inc began a recall of TX1 Tissue Removal System disposable handpieces. Product Usage: The TX1 Tissue Removal System is indicated for use in surgical procedures where fragmentation... on 2013-04-30. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "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...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1518-2013
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-04-30
Posted: 2013-06-07
Terminated: 2014-03-24
Recalling firm: Tenex Health
Product: 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.
Product code: LFL Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical
Reason for recall: 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.
FDA root cause: No Marketing Application
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.
Quantity in commerce: 1,436 units
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.
Product codes and lots: Lot Numbers: 00312-07, 00713-06, 00912-01, 01813-02, 02413-04, 03113-02, 04213-01, 05113-01, 05113-02, 05512-03, 05713-03, 06313-05, 06512-08, 06513-02, 07213-04, 07912-06, 08212-07, 09412-03, 11412-06, 11612-05, 12912-04, 14512-07, 15312-03, 16412-07, 17412-01, 18712-06, 19812-13, 20212-03, 21412-03, 22212-03, 23412-06, 24112-06, 24212-04, 24912-13, 25712-01, 26912-01, 27712-05, 28512-03, 28912-03, 29612-01, 30512-02, 31112-05, 32112-03, 33112-01, 34712-05, 36612-01

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1518-2013
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1518-2013	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2013-06-19	2013-06-07

Product code LFL

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)