Device product
Epsilon Skin Tensioner:Rx, Sterile Sterilized using Gamma. Turns Red if sterilized using Gamma; 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.
Z-0353-2014
Product summary
- Event
- Event 66558
- Status
- Terminated
- Classification
- Class II
- Quantity
- 515 in US. 315 International.(included all packaging configurations)
- Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0353-2014
Official wording
Reason: 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.
Code information: Model number FP-45384
Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA Nationwide in the countries of: Korea, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, United Kingdom, Canada, and Taiwan.
Derived failure modes
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Unknown
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.