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Merz North America, Inc. recalls Radiesse (+) Lidocaine, Injectable Implant 1.5cc, Rx only, P/N: 8063M0K1, Merz Aesthetics. Product Usage: RADIESSE is i…

Recall date
May 20, 2016
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
Z-2607-2016
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Merz North America, Inc.
Sold / distributed
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.

Why it was recalled

Complaints reported of Radiesse (+) unable to be expelled from the syringe and/or needle.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Radiesse (+) Lidocaine, Injectable Implant 1.5cc, Rx only, P/N: 8063M0K1, Merz Aesthetics. Product Usage: RADIESSE is indicated for sub-dermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

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