FDA Enforcement Class I Terminated

Enhancement Medical expression. model # EXP-150. Injectable Gel 1.5cc Syringe with hyaluronic acid concentration of 20 mg/ml. Product Usage: Expression is labelled as an Intranasal Splint, intended to minimize bleeding and edema and to prevent adhesions between the septum and the nasal cavity. However, Expression is currently being used off-label as a subcutaneously injected dermal filler.

Recall: Z-2135-2014 · Reported August 20, 2014

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2135-2014
Event ID
68596
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Enhancement Medical, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Visit
Report Date
August 20, 2014
Initiation Date
August 7, 2013
Classification Date
August 8, 2014
Termination Date
September 29, 2017
Address
10201 Innovation Drive, Suite 450, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226, United States

Description

Enhancement Medical expression. model # EXP-150. Injectable Gel 1.5cc Syringe with hyaluronic acid concentration of 20 mg/ml. Product Usage: Expression is labelled as an Intranasal Splint, intended to minimize bleeding and edema and to prevent adhesions between the septum and the nasal cavity. However, Expression is currently being used off-label as a subcutaneously injected dermal filler.

Reason

Manufacturer made a change in the production process that resulted in a change in final gel weight. RECALL EXPANDED 7/8/2014 Firm expanded their recall to include all lots of product.

Code Info

Lot numbers to follow: Z36-074, Q36-136, Q36-137, Q36-138, Q36-139, Q36-140, R36-168, R36-169, R36-170, R36-171, R36-172, S36-189, S36-190, S36-191, S36-192, S36-194, S36-202, S36-203. RECALL EXPANDED 7-8-2014 to include ALL LOTS.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide including Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Canada.

Quantity

17,875