Tenex Health TX® 554-2002-001Recalls & reported problems
Tenex Health, Inc. · TX2 MicroTip · Class U
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00857156006147), received between Jan 13, 2022 and Jan 5, 2023 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (3 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Fracture3
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 5, 2023Fracture; Fracture
DURING A PROCEDURE WITH THE TENEX SYSTEM, A PORTION OF THE MICROTIP NEEDLE SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE HAND PIECE. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE TREATMENT SITE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16110000 ↗MalfunctionJan 3, 2023Fracture; Fracture
DURING A PROCEDURE WITH THE TENEX SYSTEM, A PORTION OF THE MICROTIP NEEDLE SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE HAND PIECE. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 16092247 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2022Fracture; Fracture
DURING A PROCEDURE WITH THE TENEX SYSTEM, A PORTION OF THE MICROTIP NEEDLE SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE HAND PIECE. THE CASE WAS COMPLETED. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 13256816 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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