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FDA Device recall Z-0356-2014

ARTAS Disposable and Reuseable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384

On 2013-11-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of ARTAS Disposable and Reuseable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384 by Restoration Robotics, citing 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 du….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0356-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-10-13
Published2013-11-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyRestoration Robotics
DistributionUS

Product

ARTAS Disposable and Reuseable Kit ( Contains Skin Tensioner FP-45384; Inner Needle with Vacuum Tube FP-45385; dissection Punch 4.0mm FP 23304; Saline Nose Cone FP-45387; Follicle Trap FP 23306; Non-Sterile Disposable kit FP 23267 and Molded Parts, Reusable Kit FP 45538 Rx): 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.

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.

Identifiers

code_infoModel number FP-45399

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0356-2014%22

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