FDA-Device2013-12-18Class II
Cutera brand truSculpt infrared System (optional), Massager, Vacuum, radio frequency induced heat, Product is manufactured and distributed by Cutera, Inc., Brisbane, CA The truSculpt massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The truSculpt infrared (optional) and RF energies are intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as relief of pain, muscle spas
Cutera, Inc.
Hazard
Cutera received two adverse events associated with the edge of the electrode, when it was pressed against neck skin over the thyroid cartilage and due to the absence of adequate underlying conductive tissue, increased skin heating occurred. Both patients developed linear welts and blisters consistent with partial thickness thermal burns to the skin.
Sold states
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Internationally to Canada
Affected count
451
Manufactured in
3240 Bayshore Blvd, Brisbane, CA, United States
Products
Cutera brand truSculpt infrared System (optional), Massager, Vacuum, radio frequency induced heat, Product is manufactured and distributed by Cutera, Inc., Brisbane, CA The truSculpt massage device is intended to provide a temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The truSculpt infrared (optional) and RF energies are intended to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for the treatment of selected medical conditions such as relief of pain, muscle spasms, and increase in local circulation.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0427-2014Don't want to check this manually?
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