| Class 2 Device Recall Radiesse | |
Date Initiated by Firm | May 20, 2016 |
Date Posted | August 19, 2016 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 08, 2017 |
Recall Number | Z-2607-2016 |
Recall Event ID |
74252 |
PMA Number | P050052 |
Product Classification |
Implant, Dermal, For Aesthetic Use - Product Code LMH
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Product | Radiesse (+) Lidocaine, Injectable Implant 1.5cc, Rx only, P/N: 8063M0K1, Merz Aesthetics.
Product Usage:
RADIESSE is indicated for sub-dermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. |
Code Information |
Model number: 8063M0K1, Lot #100088744. |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Merz North America, Inc. 6501 Six Forks Rd Raleigh NC 27615-6515
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Complaints reported of Radiesse (+) unable to be expelled from the syringe and/or needle. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Nonconforming Material/Component |
Action | Merz sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Letter dated May 20, 2016 to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed response form and return via fax to (262) 835-3330 or email to complaints2@merz.com. For questions contact Merz at (262) 835-3300 ext. 2627. |
Quantity in Commerce | 1,591 units |
Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT and WA. |
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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PMA Database | PMAs with Product Code = LMH
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