Lipofilter 3000 — Class II medical device recall Z-1792-2012
Terminated recall by MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC, reported 2012-06-20, distributed nationwide. Medical device was not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Procedures and a user may be unable to sterilize
| Recall number | Z-1792-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC, Charlottesville, VA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-04-26 |
| Classified | 2012-06-08 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-06-20 |
| Terminated | 2012-11-21 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 15 devices |
| Lot numbers | 0312200152 |
| Model numbers | 1641, ASP-CAN-2 |
Product
Lipofilter 3000, model ASP-CAN-2, labeled in part ***MicroAire, 1641 Edlich Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911, USA*** Product Usage: A fat collection canister intended for use during liposuction procedures.
Reason for recall
Medical device was not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Procedures and a user may be unable to sterilize the device according to procedures.
Machine access
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