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Restoration Robotics recalls Epsilon Skin Tensioner:Rx, Sterile Sterilized using Gamma. Turns Red if sterilized using Gamma; Product Usage: Skin
Recalled November 27, 2013 · FDA recall Z-0353-2014 · Restoration Robotics
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. · FDA Class II
Units
515 in US. 315 International.(included all packaging configurations)
Sold at
Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the countries of: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Canada, and Taiwan.
Description
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.
Product
Epsilon Skin Tensioner:Rx, Sterile Sterilized using Gamma. Turns Red if sterilized using Gamma; 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.
Manufacturer(s)
Restoration Robotics
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →