Single-Use Reprocessed Ultrasonic Surgical Instruments
FDA product code NLQ · Unclassified · General, Plastic Surgery
Single-use reprocessed versions of the ultrasonic devices used in surgical procedures either for fragmentation, emulsification and aspiration of soft tissue and hard tissue or for ligation of vessels (under product code LFL). Reprocessing validation data for this device type must be included in a 510(k) submission.. (70 FR 56911, available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-09-29/pdf/05-19510.pdf).
27510(k) clearances
0PMA approvals
7recalls
Manufacturers
- Sterilmed, Inc. 8
- Stryker Sustainability Solutions 7
- Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. 2
- Ascent Healthcare Solutions 2
- Surgical Instrument Service and Savings Inc.(Dba Medline Ren 2
- Medisiss 1
- Alliance Medical Corp. 1
- Surgical Instruments Service and Savings, Inc. 1
- Surgical Instrument Services and Savings, Inc. 1
- Surgical Instrument Services and Savings(Dba Medline Renewal 1
- Surgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. 1
510(k) clearances
| 510(k) | Device | Applicant | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|
| K250898 | Reprocessed HARMONIC 700 Shears (HAR723/Reprocessed HARMONIC 700, 5mm Diameter Shears…NLQ · Traditional | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 08/14/2025SE |
| K241606 | Reprocessed HARMONIC 1100 Shears, 5mm Diameter, 20cm Length (HAR1120); Reprocessed…NLQ · Special | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 07/03/2024SE |
| K233471 | Reprocessed HARMONIC 1100 Shears, 5mm Diameter, 20cm length (HAR1120); Reprocessed…NLQ · Traditional | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 02/20/2024SE |
| K202554 | Reprocessed HARMONIC ACE+ 7, 5 mm Diameter Shears with Advanced HemostasisNLQ · Traditional | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 03/16/2021SE |
| K193563 | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Harmonic ACE+7 ShearsNLQ · Traditional | Surgical Instrument Service and Savings Inc.(Dba… | 08/19/2020SE |
| K190610 | Reprocessed HARMONIC FOCUS Shears + Adaptive Tissue TechnologyNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 08/15/2019SE |
| K182272 | Reprocessed HARMONIC ACE+ 7 Shears with Advanced HemostasisNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 04/15/2019SE |
| K173627 | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Sonicision Cordless Ultrasonic DissectorNLQ · Traditional | Surgical Instrument Service and Savings, Inc. | 07/12/2018SE |
| K170955 | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Sonicision Cordless Ultrasonic DissectorNLQ · Traditional | Surgical Instrument Service and Savings Inc.(Dba… | 07/03/2017SE |
| K170456 | Reprocessed HARMONIC FOCUS Shears + Adaptive Tissue TechnologyNLQ · Traditional | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 04/05/2017SE |
| K161693 | Reprocessed HARMONIC ACE+7, 5 mm Diameter Shears with Advanced HemostasisNLQ · Traditional | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 02/23/2017SE |
| K151405 | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Harmonic ACE + Shears without Adaptive Tissue TechnologyNLQ · Traditional | Surgical Instrument Services and Savings(Dba… | 01/26/2016SE |
| K150524 | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Harmonic FOCUS+ Shears without Adaptive Tissue TechnologyNLQ · Traditional | Surgical Instrument Services and Savings, Inc. | 12/16/2015SE |
| K143562 | Reprocessed Cordless Ultrasonic Dissection DeviceNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 05/20/2015SE |
| K132566 | Reprocessed Harmonic ShearNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 06/14/2014SE |
| K133672 | Reprocessed Harmonic Ace Shears Without Adaptive Tissue TechnologyNLQ · Traditional | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 05/01/2014SE |
| K124033 | Medisiss Reprocessed Ultrasonic InstrumentsNLQ · Traditional | Surgical Instruments Service and Savings, Inc. | 01/07/2014SE |
| K111794 | Reprocessed Harmonic ScalpelNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 01/11/2012SE |
| K100537 | Reprocessed Ultrasonic Curved Shears with Torque Wrench and Grip Assist Model FCS9…NLQ · Traditional | Ascent Healthcare Solutions | 05/12/2010SE |
| K093702 | Reprocessed Ultrasonic Coagulating ShearsNLQ · Traditional | Ascent Healthcare Solutions | 03/04/2010SE |
| K083060 | Reprocessed Harmonic ScalpelNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 01/09/2009SE |
| K043358 | Reprocessed Ultrasonic ScalpelsNLQ · Traditional | Alliance Medical Corp. | 06/06/2005SE |
| K050343 | Reprocessed Harmonic ScalpelsNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 04/12/2005SE |
| K043315 | Vanguard Reprocessed Hand-Activated Ultrasonic ScalpelNLQ · Traditional | Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. | 03/22/2005SE |
| K043225 | Vanguard Reprocessed Ultrasonic ScalpelNLQ · Traditional | Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc. | 03/22/2005SE |
| K030598 | Medisiss Reprocessed Ultrasonic Surgical InstrumentsNLQ · Traditional | Medisiss | 01/23/2004SE |
| K012571 | Reprocessed HarmonicNLQ · Traditional | Sterilmed, Inc. | 11/07/2001SE |
Recalls
| Recall | Product | Firm | Initiated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z-0490-2026 Class II | HARMONIC FOCUS Shears + Adaptive Tissue Technology, 9 cm Length REF: HAR9F, Reprocessed…Due to manufacturing issue, reprocessed shears, may become stuck in the "on position" resulting in… | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 09/24/2025Open, Classified |
| Z-3095-2024 Class II | Medline ReNewal Reprocessed Ethicon Harmonic ACE+7 Shears w/ Adv. Hemostasis Use Only…Potential for an incomplete seal on the packaging tray. | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield | 05/07/2024Open, Classified |
| Z-0120-2024 Class II | MEDLINE ReNewal Harmonic ACE+7 Shears w/ Adv. Hemostasis Use Only w/ GEN11 SW v2018-1…Various reprocessed Covidien LigaSure and Ethicon Harmonic devices may have an incomplete seal on the… | MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield | 08/03/2023Open, Classified |
| Z-1327-2021 Class II | Stryker Sustainability Solutions REF HARH36 Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Harmonic ACE +7…Product was distributed without receiving regulatory clearance. | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 01/19/2021Open, Classified |
| Z-2484-2018 Class II | Reprocessed HARMONIC Ace +7, 5mm Diameter Shears with Advanced Hemostasis (HARH), Item…Stryker Sustainability Solutions has received an increase in reports indicating that the affected… | Stryker Sustainability Solutions | 05/08/2018Terminated |
| Z-1644-2013 Class II | Harmonic ACE Ergonomically-Enhanced Curved Shear, Pistol Grip, Hand Controlled, (White)…The seal which maintains a sterile barrier for reprocessed medical devices became compromised to the point… | Surgical Instrument Service And Savings, Inc. | 05/03/2013Terminated |
| Z-0559-2009 | Harmonic Scalpel Model #'s: ETHACE14S ETHACE23P ETHACE36P ETHCS14C ETHFCS9 ETHHDH05…SteriMed, Inc is conducting a product removal of a small group of devices individually packaged and sealed… | Sterilmed Inc | 08/08/2008Terminated |