The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0366-2016·Announced 2015-12-09

Merz Recalls Radiesse Injectable Implant Due to Incorrect Expiration Date

Merz North America is recalling 1,616 units of Radiesse (+) Lidocaine Injectable Implant because the expiration date on the packaging is incorrect.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error (incorrect expiration date) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Merz North America, Inc. is recalling 1,616 units of Radiesse (+) Lidocaine Injectable Implant 1.5cc (P/N: 8063M0K1, Lot No. 100083189). The product is indicated for subdermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

The recall was initiated because the expiration date encoded in the UDI barcode on the product carton and the peelable patient identification label is incorrect. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected units were distributed nationwide, including in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Radiesse (+) Lidocaine Injectable Implant 1.5cc, P/N: 8063M0K1. Indicated for subdermal implantation for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
Affected units
1,616

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot No. 100083189

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 31 states specifically: