Reported Dec 18, 2013 · Terminated

Cutera brand truSculpt infrared System (optional), Massager, Vacuum, radio frequency induced heat, Product is…

Cutera, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Cutera, Inc. · 3240 Bayshore Blvd · Brisbane, CA · 94005-1021

Is this the product you have?

  • 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.
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial Numbers

    84 of 84 codes

    • TS10140
    • TS10052
    • TS10107
    • TS10161
    • TS10086
    • TS10136
    • TS10083
    • TS10045
    • TS10032
    • TS10075
    • TS10100
    • TS10070
    • TS10129
    • TS10049
    • TS10040
    • TS10055
    • TS10160
    • TS10046
    • TS10117
    • TS10137
    • TS10141
    • TS10080
    • TS10097
    • TS10037
    • TS10131
    • TS10138
    • TS10119
    • TS10088
    • TS10074
    • TS10114
    • TS10145
    • TS10066
    • TS10106
    • TS10155
    • TS10056
    • TS10094
    • TS10139
    • TS10022
    • TS10128
    • TS10112
    • TS10068
    • TS10124
    • TS10078
    • TS10134
    • TS10079
    • TS10002
    • TS10109
    • TS10156
    • TS10135
    • TS10110
    • TS10008
    • TS10115
    • TS10093
    • TS10146
    • TS10050
    • TS10017
    • TS10054
    • TS10029
    • TS10104
    • TS10048
Amount recalled
451

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Dec 9, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:49 PM UTC

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