FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-0356-2014
ARTAS Disposable and Reuseable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384; Inner Needle with Vacuum Tube FP-45385; dissection Punch 4.0mm FP 23304; Saline Nose Cone FP-45387; Follicle Trap FP 23306; Non-Sterile Disposable kit FP 23267 and Molded Parts, Reusable Kit FP 45538 Rx): Product Usage: Skin Tensioner is applied to patients scalp during follicular harvesting during hair restoration procedure. Product applies tension to scalp to facilitate follicular extractions.
Published November 27, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 13, 2013
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Reports of discoloration (residue) on the pins of the skin tensioner have been received by several customers. Discoloration due to insufficient cleaning of stainless steel pins during passivation process. The residue has been identified as a compound of iron and chlorine.
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Restoration Robotics
- Distributor
- Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the countries of: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Canada, and Taiwan.
- Lot
- Model number FP-45399
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- device
- Country
- United States
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