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Radiesse (+) Lidocaine, Injectable Implant 1.5cc, Rx only, P/N: 8063M0K1, Merz Aesthetics. Product Usage: RADIESSE is in

FDA device recall Z-2607-2016 · posted 2016-08-19 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Merz North America, Inc.
Reason for recall
Complaints reported of Radiesse (+) unable to be expelled from the syringe and/or needle.
Action taken
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.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LMH
Quantity affected
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.
Date initiated
2016-05-20
Date posted
2016-08-19
Date terminated
2017-05-08
Location
Raleigh, NC

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