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Terminated

Quasar MD is an infrared LED lamp that is labeled in part: "***QUASAR MD***Bringing the Spa Home***Radiant and Youthful Skin***QUASAR MD INCLUDES***QUASAR MD***USER MANUAL***12 VOLT POWER SUPPLY***1 OZ PURE SILK SERUM***Made in the USA.***Five year warranty***" The product emits energy in the near infrared spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature. This device may be used to provide temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, or muscle spasm. This device may temporarily increase local blood circulation, and may be used to promote relaxation of the muscle tissue.

FDA Recall Z-0518-2013 · Posted 2012-12-12

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeILY
Date Initiated2012-10-25
Date Terminated2013-05-21
Product Quantity7,734 devices total

Reason for Recall

Quasar Bio-Tech is recalling their Baby Quasar, Baby Quasar Pink, Quasar Power Pack, and Quasar MD because the device is unapproved.

Firm Action

The firm, Quasar Bio-Tech, sent an "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 16, 2012 to its customers. All domestic customers were notified by Certified mail. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to cease distribution and remove the products from sale; to complete and return the enclosed Response Form via e-mail to [email protected] or fax to: Quasar Bio-Tech, Attn: Quality/Recall Coordinator: at 941-306-5816, and return all remaining stock to Quasar Bio-Tech at Quasar Bio-Tech Inc., Attn: Quality/Recall Coordinator, 1431 Tallevast Road, Sarasota FL 34243. If you have any questions, contact the Quality/Recall Coordinator at 941-306-5812, Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard time.

Root Cause

No Marketing Application

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) including states of: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, KS, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, NV, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WA; and countries of: Aruba, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Estonia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, and United Kingdom.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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