# FDA recall Z-2107-2018 > **MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-04-19. ## Product 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). ## Reason for recall The Instructions for Use (IFU) is incorrect with regards to sterilization parameters and must be replaced. ## Distribution Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and to the countries of: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico, Nicaragua, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, and UK. ## Key facts - **Recall number:** Z-2107-2018 - **Recalling firm:** MicroAire Surgical Instruments, LLC - **Classification:** Class II - **Product type:** device - **Status:** Terminated - **Initiation date:** 2018-04-19 - **Report date:** 2018-06-13 - **Termination date:** 2020-04-10 - **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated - **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States ## Primary source FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2107-2018 ## Citation > AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-2107-2018. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-2107-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0. --- *[Dataset catalog](/datasets/) · [FDA recalls dataset](/datasets/fda-recalls) · CC0 1.0*