| | Class 2 Device Recall Silhouette Lift brochure |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | July 02, 2015 |
| Date Posted | July 23, 2015 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on February 05, 2016 |
| Recall Number | Z-2208-2015 |
| Recall Event ID |
71615 |
| 510(K)Number | K060414 |
| Product Classification |
Suture, absorbable, synthetic, polyglycolic acid - Product Code GAM
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| Product | Silhouette Lift brochure
Silhouette Sutures are for use in midface suspension surgery to fixate the cheek subdermis in an elevated position. |
| Code Information |
n/a. This action does not involve recall or correction of any device. Only marketing materials are being considered in this action |
| FEI Number |
3007009755
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Silhouette Lift, Inc. 1 Technology Dr Ste F211 Irvine CA 92618-5336
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| For Additional Information Contact | 951-734-7701 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Silhouette Lift is recalling the Silhouette Suture brochure because it does not include a complete list of risks and side effects. Therefore, it can potentially mislead the patient regarding the safety of the product. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Labeling False and Misleading |
| Action | Silhouette lift sent an "Correction of Information for Silhouette Suture" letter dated July 2, 2015, in response to FDA untitled letter. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer.
Action Requested:
All brochures for Silhouette Suture should be destroyed and no longer be used for discussions with patients.
Customers with questions are instructed to call (951) 734-7701. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 2,260 units |
| Distribution | US Distribution to the states of : CA, TX, IA, MA, RI, GA, WI, PA, VA, MO, FL, NE, MI, NY and CO., and Internationally to Canada. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = GAM
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