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MicroAire Surgical Instruments

14 recalls •
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• Categories: Other Medical Devices, Infusion Pumps, Implants & Prosthetics

MicroAire SmartRelease Endoscopic System, Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release, SmartRelease Handpiece, containing IFU rev. D The MicroAire Carpal Tunnel Release System is for use in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome that is not associated with, or secondary to, any other known pathology (i.e., idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome). Preoperative x-rays of the wrist, including a carpal tunnel view, are recommended to aid in the diagnosis of associated pathology (i.e., calcific tendonitis, fracture of the hook of the hamate). This device is indicated for releasing the transverse carpal ligament (flexor retinaculum).

Class I - Dangerous

The Instructions for Use (IFU) is incorrect with regards to sterilization parameters and must be replaced.

Apr 19, 2018 Infusion Pumps Nationwide View Details →

MicroAire K-Wires

Class I - Dangerous

Mislabeling on three lots of K-Wires. The incorrect product description " dual trocar" instead of "single trocar" was on the product label on the following parts: 1600-9355NS (lot 61005), 1600-9625NS (lot 60297), and 1604-162NS (lot 62856).

Feb 21, 2017 Other Medical Devices View Details →

Endotine Transbleph 3.5 (CFD-080-0167)

Class I - Dangerous

MicroAire has initiated a limited recall (29 Units)on the Endotine Transbleph 3.5 (CFD-080-0167), Lot # 285373, due to minor mislabeling ( the front label is correct, but the side label lists an incorrect part number, i.e. CFD-080-0177).

May 6, 2016 Other Medical Devices View Details →

MicroAire PAL¿ Cannula Product Usage - Power Aspiration Device

Class I - Dangerous

MicroAire has initiated a recall on product PAL-R4011XL (40cm x 4mm Del Vecchio French Rasp cannula), due to our receipt of three (3) complaints that it bent or broke during surgery. Accordingly, the PAL-R4011XL has also been put on production hold until further notice.

Feb 8, 2016 Other Medical Devices Nationwide View Details →

Steinmann Pin, packed in a clear tube with end caps, tubes packed in a sterile barrier pouch, 6 pouches/sales unit. Pouches are labeled in part ***MicroAire Surgical Instruments 3590 Grand Forks Blvd Charlottesville, VA LLC 22911*** Models: 1620-109 1636-509 1620-509 1640-509 1620-609 1648-509 1620-709 1648-509T 1624-109 1648-609 1624-509 1648-609T 1624-509T 1628-509 1632-509 1632-609 A smooth or threaded wire / pin that may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Class I - Dangerous

A medical device used in surgical procedures was packaged in a pouch in which a defective seal may compromise sterility

Aug 12, 2013 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →

Kirschner-Wire (K-Wire), packed in a clear tube with end caps, tubes packed in a sterile barrier pouch, 6 pouches/sales unit. Pouches are labeled in part ***MicroAire Surgical Instruments 3590 Grand Forks Blvd Charlottesville, VA LLC 22911*** Models: 1620-109 1636-509 1620-509 1640-509 1620-609 1648-509 1620-709 1648-509T 1624-109 1648-609 1624-509 1648-609T 1624-509T 1628-509 1632-509 1632-609 A smooth or threaded wire / pin that may be used for fixation of bone fractures, for bone reconstructions, as a guide pin for insertion of other implants, or it may be implanted through the skin so that a pulling force (traction) may be applied to the skeletal system.

Class I - Dangerous

A medical device used in surgical procedures was packaged in a pouch in which a defective seal may compromise sterility

Aug 12, 2013 Implants & Prosthetics Nationwide View Details →