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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.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 7, 2013 Enhancement Medical Surgical Instruments Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    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.
  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:
Enhancement Medical, LLC
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

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.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2135-2014