ARTAS Disposable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384; Inner Needle with Vacuum Tube FP-45385; Dissection Punch 4.0mm FP-23304; Saline Nose Cone FP-45387; Follicle Trap - FP-23306 and Non-sterile Disposable Clinical Kit FP -23267): and ARTAS Disposable Kits, 18 Gauge Epsilon (Contains Disposable Kit, 18 Gauge Epsilon FP 45547 and Non-Sterile Disposable Kit FP-23267). RX. Product Usage: Skin Tensioner is applied to patients scalp during follicular harvesting during hair restoration procedure. Product applies tension to scalp to facilitate follicular extractions.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Model number FP-45616 and FP45173
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Restoration Robotics
Reason for Recall:
Reports of discoloration (residue) on the pins of the skin tensioner have been received by several customers. Discoloration due to insufficient cleaning of stainless steel pins during passivation process. The residue has been identified as a compound of iron and chlorine.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

ARTAS Disposable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384; Inner Needle with Vacuum Tube FP-45385; Dissection Punch 4.0mm FP-23304; Saline Nose Cone FP-45387; Follicle Trap - FP-23306 and Non-sterile Disposable Clinical Kit FP -23267): and ARTAS Disposable Kits, 18 Gauge Epsilon (Contains Disposable Kit, 18 Gauge Epsilon FP 45547 and Non-Sterile Disposable Kit FP-23267). RX. Product Usage: Skin Tensioner is applied to patients scalp during follicular harvesting during hair restoration procedure. Product applies tension to scalp to facilitate follicular extractions.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Model number FP-45616 and FP45173

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0354-2014

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