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Microaire Surgical Instruments LLC: FDA-registered device maker in Charlottesville, VA, United States, 21 510(k) clearances
Microaire Surgical Instruments LLC is registered with the FDA (registration 2020601) in Charlottesville, VA, United States. It lists 26 device types. The FDA files 21 510(k) clearances under its listings, the newest dated June 20, 2025. 13 recall events name it as the recalling firm. Registered through 2026. FDA data exported November 2, 2026.
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- FDA registration number
- 2020601
- Address
- 3590 Grand Forks Blvd, Charlottesville, VA, United States, 22911
- Owner or operator
- MICROAIRE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, LLC (9004658)
- Roles
- Complaint file establishment, Manufacturer, Repackager or relabeler, Specification developer
- First device listed
- December 22, 1992
- Registered through
- 2026
- Brand names listed
- 5000 ET Electric Motor, 5020-ASP, 5020 to Aspiration Pump Cable, 5025 Electric Instrument Console, 5130 High Speed Drill Coupler, 5401 Electric Foot Pedal, 7020-ASP, 7020-INF, 7020-PAL and more
Devices it lists
510(k) clearances
The 510(k) numbers this establishment lists, with the FDA decision on each. The applicant is the company that holds the clearance.
| Decided | 510(k) number | Device | Product code | Decision | Applicant | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2025 | K243589 | PAL Sterilization Case | KCT | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 25, 2025 | K244026 | PAL 7020 Console | QPB | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| December 30, 2024 | K242804 | PAL Aspiration System | QPB | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 2, 2023 | K223406 | SmartRelease Endoscopic Soft Tissue Release System | HRX | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 14, 2022 | K220318 | PAL Infiltration System | QPB | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 10, 2022 | K212024 | PAL System | QPB | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 24, 2021 | K211297 | SMARTRELEASE Endoscopic Soft Tissue Release System | HRX | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments | accessdata.fda.gov |
| May 14, 2020 | K192694 | PAL Single-Use Cannulas | QPB | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments | accessdata.fda.gov |
| November 6, 2018 | K181819 | SMARTRELEASE Endoscopic Soft Tissue Release System | HRX | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 13, 2017 | K171286 | PAL Multi-Use Cannulas and PAL Manual Wand | QPB | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 17, 2012 | K113128 | MICROAIRE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS LLC | QPB | Substantially Equivalent | Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC | accessdata.fda.gov |
| March 18, 2008 | K080560 | HENKE SASS WOLF OF AMERICA ARTHROSCOPE | HRX | Substantially Equivalent | Henke Sass Wolf of America, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 12, 2006 | K060249 | ULTRATINE FOREHEAD | HWC | Substantially Equivalent | Coapt Systems, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 19, 2006 | K060828 | MODIFICATION TO ENDOTINE RIBBON | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | Coapt Systems, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| November 5, 2004 | K042796 | ENDOTINE TRANSBLEPH 3.0/3.5 DEVICE | HWC | Substantially Equivalent | Coapt Systems, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| September 28, 2004 | K041835 | ENDOTINE MIDFACE B 4.5 DEVICE | HWC | Substantially Equivalent | Coapt Systems, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 27, 2004 | K042078 | ENDOTINE FOREHEAD TRIPLE DEVICE | HWC | Substantially Equivalent | Coapt Systems, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 29, 2003 | K032119 | PARAGON MEDICAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT DELIVERY SYSTEM VARIOUS | KCT | Substantially Equivalent | Paragon Medical, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 23, 2003 | K032698 | COAPT ENDOTINE MIDFACE-ST 4.5 DEVICE | GAM | Substantially Equivalent | Coapt Systems, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 8, 2003 | K032770 | ENDOTINE FOREHEAD DEVICE | HWC | Substantially Equivalent | Coapt Systems, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| October 20, 1986 | K863734 | STEINMANN(THREADED/CALIBRATED),KNOWLES&HOGIE PINS | HTY | Substantially Equivalent | Micro-Aire Surgical Instruments, Inc. | accessdata.fda.gov |
Recalls
Recall events where this establishment is the recalling firm, matched on its FEI.
| Initiated | Event | Class | Status | Product | Reason | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | 96868 | Class II | Ongoing | Brand Name: SmartRelease ESTR (Endoscopic soft tissue release system), Onyx Blade Assembly; alternate name: ECTR (Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release) System, Onyx Blade Assembly; Common Name: SmartRelease Onyx; Catalog (SK | Potential that the blade can unintentionally cut tissue prior to the user deploying the blade. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 26, 2019 | 83283 | Class II | Terminated | SmartRelease Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release Handpiece (ECTR handpiece), part numbers 81014 and 83014 | There was a higher than normal incidence rate of the blade not retracting when tightening. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 19, 2018 | 80095 | Class II | Terminated | 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 syn | The Instructions for Use (IFU) is incorrect with regards to sterilization parameters and must be replaced. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| May 22, 2017 | 78687 | Class II | Terminated | SST TWIST DRILL, STANDARD, 1.6mm Dia. x 127mm, REF 8054-010, STERILE This product line is intended for use in orthopaedic surgery (large and small bone surgeries) to cut bone | One lot was found to contain both the correct twist drill (1.6mm) as well as an incorrect twist drill (2.0mm) | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 21, 2017 | 76560 | Class II | Terminated | MicroAire K-Wires | 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). | accessdata.fda.gov |
| May 6, 2016 | 74222 | Class II | Terminated | Endotine Transbleph 3.5 (CFD-080-0167) | 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). | accessdata.fda.gov |
| March 11, 2016 | 73661 | Class II | Terminated | Pneumatic Impactor, General Surgery, With Microaire Hose Connector Professional Use, Medical Industry | MicroAire discovered that 20 suspect Impactor instruments ( MicroAire Pneumatic Impactor) were shipped to end users and were missing the lock and unlock symbol markings on them. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 8, 2016 | 73373 | Class II | Terminated | MicroAire PAL Cannula Product Usage - Power Aspiration Device | 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. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| February 8, 2016 | 73259 | Class II | Terminated | MicroAire PAL-R4011XL - 40cm x 4 mm Del Vecchio French Rasp aspiration cannula | Complaints that the cannula bent/broke during surgery. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| June 12, 2015 | 72106 | Class II | Terminated | ASP-1020 LipoTower with Aspiration Pump. Medical use. | There is potential risk of electrical shock if lead wires inside the device become detached and the ground connection fails. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| August 12, 2013 | 66029 | Class II | Terminated | 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 | A medical device used in surgical procedures was packaged in a pouch in which a defective seal may compromise sterility | accessdata.fda.gov |
| April 26, 2012 | 61853 | Class II | Terminated | 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. | Medical device was not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Procedures and a user may be unable to sterilize the device according to procedures. | accessdata.fda.gov |
| September 23, 2003 | 27301 | Not yet classified | Terminated | Wire Driver Coupler, Model 7100-045, a component of MicroAire Drill/Reamer Model 7500. Driver couplers are reuseable medical devices, non-sterile, packed one per box and labeled in part ***MicroAire Surgical Instruments, | Wiring pin locking mechanism defective, potential to come apart in surgical site. | accessdata.fda.gov |
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Updated June 20, 2025. Read from openFDA bulk downloads (device registration and listing, 510(k), PMA, recall and enforcement files). CC0 1.0, public domain (openFDA terms of service). The files are joined on FDA identifiers: the 510(k) and PMA numbers a registration lists, and the recalling firm's FEI for recalls. Recall class comes from the FDA enforcement report. The FDA states that openFDA data is unvalidated and is not for decisions about medical care. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.