FDA Recall Terminated

Q-Plus T Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Nd:YAG 1064 nm and 532 nm: Treatment of vascular lesions and pigmented lesions; Hair and tattoo removal; The incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology. Ruby 694nm: Cutting, vaporization and ablation of soft tissue; Tattoo removal; Treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

Recall: Z-0691-2013 · Initiated November 7, 2012

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0691-2013
Event Number
64039
Firm
Quanta System, S.p.A. Via IV Novembre, 116 Solbiate Olona (VA) Italy
FEI Number
3004378299
Product Code
GEX
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling False and Misleading
Initiated
November 7, 2012
Posted
January 17, 2013
Terminated
January 23, 2013

Description

Q-Plus T Powered Laser Surgical Instrument Nd:YAG 1064 nm and 532 nm: Treatment of vascular lesions and pigmented lesions; Hair and tattoo removal; The incision, excision, ablation, vaporization of soft tissue for general dermatology. Ruby 694nm: Cutting, vaporization and ablation of soft tissue; Tattoo removal; Treatment of benign pigmented lesions.

Reason

Quanta System S.p.A, Italy, is notifying U.S. consignees that their website contained promotional materials for products distributed in the U.S. which did not specify that some of the claims made therein were not meant to apply to the U.S. distributed devices.

Action

Quanta System sent a letter dated November 7, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to perform the following: quarantine and destroy all promotional literature printed from the manufacturer, website or obtained from the manufacturer. Provide any promotional literature independently produced by the initial importer or distributor containing information about Quanta System products. Provide URL of initial importers or distributors website if information about Quanta System products is contained therein. Provide a written certification that all actions have been taken. Quanta System has or will: review all promotional materials and website information provided by initial importers and distributors; advise initial importers and distributors of any actions that need to be taken to change promotional materials and/or website information. For questions regarding this recall call 303-223-4336.

Distribution

Class II Recall - Worldwide Distribution - USA including TX, AZ, OR, and CO. Only US product is affected by this recall.

Quantity

75 units