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Titan XL Handpiece Infrared Therapeutic Heating Lamp, Manufactured by Cutera Inc, Brisbane, CA Infrared therapeutic heat

FDA device recall Z-0329-2011 · posted 2010-11-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cutera Inc
Reason for recall
Risk of burns-- under certain conditions, devices containing a gold plated end block could produce energy above what is stated on the device setting.
Action taken
Cutera sent Certified letters sent to all consignees on May 8, 2010. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action the consignees should take. Consigness were instructed to immediately stop using the handpiece and complete the attached Recall Tracker Form. A second letter was sent to customers who received a replacement handpiecce but did not return the affected devices. All affected products were to be exchanged for new or reworked devices. For questions contact customer service at (888) 428-8372, ext 5561.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
ILY
Quantity affected
1,344 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, OH, SC, TN, TX, UT, V
Date initiated
2010-05-08
Date posted
2010-11-09
Date terminated
2010-12-28
Location
Brisbane, CA

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