Events

Recall of Quasar Power Pack

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    63530
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0519-2013
  • Event Initiated Date
    2012-10-25
  • Event Date Posted
    2012-12-12
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2013-05-21
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=114198
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Lamp, infrared, therapeutic heating - Product Code ILY
  • Reason
    Quasar bio-tech is recalling their baby quasar, baby quasar pink, quasar power pack, and quasar md because the device is unapproved.
  • 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 DeNette@quasarbiotech.com 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.

Device

Quasar Power Pack
  • Model / Serial
    Quasar Power Pack- Model BPP-101 UPC Code 837654050170, Batch # 11253, 11523, 11658, 2382, 13009, 13177, 13186, 13243, 13270, 13306, 13327, 13342, 13459, 13528, 13529, 13635, 13730, 13767.
  • Product Classification
    Physical Medicine Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    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.
  • Product Description
    Quasar Power Pack contains a Baby Quasar and a Baby Blue. The Baby Quasar is an infrared LED lamp. The Baby Blue uses blue LED light to be used in combination with the Baby Quasar to treat acne. || The Quasar Power Pack is labeled in part: "***BABY QUASAR & BABY BLUE***QUASAR POWERPACK***FOR YOUTHFUL, RADIANT, CLEAR SKIN***SKIN REJUVENATING SYSTEM WITH SEQUEPULSE PLUS ADVANCED ACNE CLARIFYING SYSTEM***Manufactured by: Quasar Biotech, Inc., BPP101 LAB-003-E, ***Made in the USA with highest quality components and durable aluminum. Five Year Warranty.***"
  • Manufacturer
    Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC

Manufacturer

Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC
  • Manufacturer Address
    Quasar Bio-Tech, Inc. dba Silver Bay LLC, 1431 Tallevast Rd, Sarasota FL 34243-5035
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Silver Bay Llc
  • Source
    USFDA