# K113128: Microaire Surgical Instruments LLC

- Pathway: 510(k) (Abbreviated)
- Applicant: Microaire Surgical Instruments, LLC
- Decided: Aug 17, 2012 after 298 days
- Product code: QPB (System, Suction, Lipoplasty For Removal)
- Device class: 2
- Regulation: 21 CFR 878.5040
- Recalls of this device: 2 (0 Class I)
- Data: FDA decisions to Oct 25, 2026; recalls to Oct 12, 2026

## Lineage
Longest line of descent: 4 generations back to K910696 (1991). 19 ancestors in all.
1 later device descends from it; 1 cites it directly.
0 of 21 devices in its family (counting itself) have a Class I recall.

## Predicates on the family tree (from the FDA summary)
- K022051: Soundvaser System, Sound Surgical Technologies, LLC (2002) Summary page 5.

## Most influential descendants
- K171242: Alma LipoFlow System (2017), 0 descendants of its own

## Recalls of this device
- Jun 12, 2015 · Class II · Z-2821-2015: There is potential risk of electrical shock if lead wires inside the device become detached and the ground connection fails.
- Jun 12, 2015 · Class II · Z-2822-2015: There is potential risk of electrical shock if lead wires inside the device become detached and the ground connection fails.

## Indications for use
The MicroAire LipoTower System is indicated for use in the following surgical specialties when the fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of soft tissue is desired: - Neurosurgery - Gastrointestinal and Affiliated Organ Surgery - Urological Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - General Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery - Gynecological Surgery - Thoracic Surgery - Laparoscopic Surgery The MicroAire LipoTower System is indicated for use when the fragmentation, emulsification, and aspiration of subcutaneous fatty tissues for aesthetic body contouring is desired.

Source page: https://510kreport.com/device/K113128
Methodology: https://510kreport.com/methodology