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American Optisurgical, Inc.

United StatesFDA applicant, unverified

Devices
6
FDA recalls
5

At a glance

Counted by deviCERTS from registry records

Market reach

United States
FDA recalls

What American Optisurgical, Inc. makes

American Optisurgical, Inc. manufactures phacoemulsification systems and associated disposables for cataract surgery, including reusable and disposable components like the AOI LC-40, Horizon HZN-2030, and Visual 551 systems. Their portfolio also includes tissue removal tools such as the TX1 system and its disposable packaging (DM001). These devices are designed for ultrasonic emulsification and aspiration of the eye’s natural lens.

The company’s products are regulated under FDA’s Class II and Unclassified (U) device categories, with most cleared via the 510(k) pathway. They are listed in the FDA’s 510(k) database, and the manufacturer is based in the United States.

AI-generated from registry data, 26 Oct 2026. Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer.

Catalogue6

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FDA recalls5

Recalls are matched to the firm by name. FDA recall data as of 1 Nov 2026.

FDA recall records list 5 recalls initiated by American Optisurgical, Inc., the earliest on 2009-03-24 and the most recent on 2013-04-30. By recorded status: 5 terminated. The reasons filed fall into these groups: software or firmware, sterility or contamination, packaging, mechanical integrity, performance or accuracy and manufacturing or quality process. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer, and a count of records is not a verdict on a company.

Generated automatically from FDA recall records, as a summary of the records listed below. It describes what the records state and is not an assessment of this manufacturer.

  • 2013

    • 30 Apr 2013 Z-1505-2013 Class II Terminated American Optisurgical, Inc initiated a recall of ChloraPrep Hi-Lite Orange 3mL Applicator, in response to a sub-recall letter from Medline Industries, Inc due to lack of sterility assurance caused by an incomplete seal on the individual unit packaging. Distribution: Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX,…
      Full distribution text Nationwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and WI.
    • 30 Apr 2013 Z-1518-2013 Class II Terminated 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. Distribution: Worldwide Disitribution - USA Nationwide in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware,…
      Full distribution text 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.
    • 30 Mar 2013 Z-1516-2013 Class II Terminated 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 Distribution: Worldwide distribution, US, including the states of United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado,…
      Full distribution text Worldwide distribution, US, including the states of United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington Wisconsin, West Virginia and the countries of Singapore and the Philippines.
      Submission number: K101561
  • 2012

    • 22 Feb 2012 Z-1817-2012 Class II Terminated Two reasons for recall. 1. Incorrect pressure relief valve installed inside console, leading to a remote chance of a risk to health. 2. Technical Specifications, under Irrigation, the Operating Pressure value is incorrect. Distribution: Nationwide distribution: MN only. Submission number: K101561
  • 2009

    • 24 Mar 2009 Z-1808-2009 Unclassified (pre-2012) Terminated Device operation interrupted: A software bug causes Phaco to stop when vacuum goes above 300 mmHg while in Multi Burst mode. Use of this product at the parameters specified above could lead to a delay in surgery that might present a health risk. Distribution: Worldwide distribution: USA (California), Brazil, Algeria, France, South Korea, India, and Peru. Submission number: K020527

Frequently asked questions

How many devices does American Optisurgical, Inc. have in the registry?

The registry currently lists 6 devices for American Optisurgical, Inc.. Devices recorded under merged duplicate company entries are counted once.

Which registries list American Optisurgical, Inc.'s devices?

Among its 6 most recently registered devices, American Optisurgical, Inc. has devices listed in FDA 510(k) (6 devices).

What risk classes do American Optisurgical, Inc.'s devices fall under?

Among its 6 most recently registered devices, the classes recorded for American Optisurgical, Inc.'s devices are Class II. Each device page shows its own class and authorisation.

Are there FDA recall records for American Optisurgical, Inc.?

FDA recall records list 5 recalls initiated by American Optisurgical, Inc., the most recent initiated on 30 Apr 2013. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer; the records say nothing about the company's overall record.

What are the newest devices from American Optisurgical, Inc. in the registry?

The most recently registered devices listed for American Optisurgical, Inc. include AOI LC-40 PHACOEMULSIFIER, HORIZON PHACOEMULSIFICATION SYSTEM, MODEL HZN-2030, RM001 REUSABLE and TX1 TISSUE REMOVAL SYSTEM.

Generated automatically from registry data and not verified by a human reviewer.