Advisory - Dr. pen microneedling devices are not authorized for sale and may pose health risks
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Issue: These devices are not authorized and may pose health risks.
Key Points:
- Issue: These devices are not authorized and may pose health risks.
- Health Canada assesses the devices for their safety, quality and effectiveness before issuing medical device licences to authorize their sale.
- In addition, to date, no microneedling devices have been authorized for at-home use, where there are higher health risks associated with inappropriate use, contamination, and infection.
- Report adverse effects or complaints involving medical devices, including the sale of unauthorized devices, to Health Canada.