inforMED
InjuryKCW

SKIN CLASSIC

Received Jan 28, 2020 · Event occurred Dec 21, 2019

Report MW5092595 · MDR key 9641798

Device

Generic name

Epilator, High Frequency, Needle Type

Manufacturer

Clarebend, Inc.

Product problems

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

Patient

17 YR

  • Pain
  • Scarring
  • Burn, Thermal
  • Pain
  • Scarring
  • Burn, Thermal

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MY DAUGHTER WENT FOR A REGULAR FACIAL. THE FACIALIST PERFORMED A 'NEW TREATMENT' ON HER WITH A MACHINE CALLED SKIN CLASSIC. IT WAS PAINFUL AND LEFT HER WITH PITTED SCARS AND BURN MARKS ON HER ENTIRE CHIN. WE VISITED BOTH A DERMATOLOGIST WHOM SHE SEES REGULARLY AND AFTER THAT A PLASTIC SURGEON. THEY BOTH WERE SHOCKED AT THE DAMAGE THAT WAS DONE TO MY DAUGHTER'S CHIN. SHE WILL NOW NEED LASER TREATMENT AT LEAST 6 ROUNDS AND BOTH DRS FELT IT WOULD NEVER ACTUALLY BE RIGHT. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).