Device recalls

Enhancement Medical expression. model # EXP-150. Injectable Gel 1.5cc Syringe with hyaluronic acid concentration of 20 mg/ml. Product Usage…

Enhancement Medical, LLC · 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 incl…

TerminatedDevice DesignZ-2135-2014
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Cfres ID
128288
Product res number
Z-2135-2014
Event date initiated
2013-08-07
Event date posted
2014-08-08
Recall status
Terminated
Event date terminated
2017-09-29
Res event number
68596
Product code
LMH
Firm FEI number
3008404291
Recalling firm
Enhancement Medical, LLC
Address 1
10201 Innovation Drive
Address 2
Suite 450
City
Wauwatosa
State
WI
Postal code
53226
Additional info contact
Customer Service 414-918-4280
Root cause description
Device Design
Product quantity
17,875
Distribution pattern
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide including Puerto Rico) and Internationally to Canada.
Product 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.

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.

Reason for recall

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.

Action

Enhancement Medical, LLC called all Independent Sales Representatives and then provided each representative a list of consignees with impacted product and instructed the Representatives to disclose low gel weight issue and potential for common treatment responses. Representatives were instructed to exchange the affected product. EXPANDED Enhancement Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter beginning July 8, 2014 to all consignees whom received product. The letter identified all lots as being recalled, the reason for the recall, recommended that Expression not be injected subcutaneously, and asked for product to no longer be used and be returned to the recalling firm. An acknowledgement Form was asked to be mailed, e-mailed or faxed back to the firm. Customers with questions were instructed to call 414-918-4280.

Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Implant, Dermal, For Aesthetic Use
Medical specialty description
Unknown
Device class
3
PMA number
P250016, P850053, P170002, P020012, P040024, P140029, P050052, P030032, P020023, P250020, P240008, P070013, P050037, P160042, P240022, P050047, P800022, P110033, P250021, P090016, P050033, P030050
Registration number
3048051492, 3004423487, 3006123332, 3042708459, 3015373820, 3026391021, 2135225, 3003707320, 3015471896, 3003672980, 3007772056, 3043045982, 3045078914, 3031983053, 3031056804, 9710154, 3005113652, 3002807108, 3007744205, 3005975625, 3033486016, 3004362706, 3002806738, 3010164402, 3037006441, 1000118068, 3013840437, 3019585045, 3027345797, 3043624366, 3036164410, 3009882464, 3006999111, 3022121566, 2011068
FEI number
3048051492, 3004423487, 3006123332, 3042708459, 3015373820, 3026391021, 3003707320, 3015471896, 3003672980, 3007772056, 3043045982, 3045078914, 3031983053, 3003407669, 3007517952, 3031056804, 3003347293, 3002807108, 3005113652, 3007744205, 3005975625, 3033486016, 3004362706, 3002806738, 3037006441, 1000118068, 3013840437, 3019585045, 3027345797, 3043624366, 3036164410, 3009882464, 3006999111, 3022121566, 2011068
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