Health Canada Clarification: Laser-based Medical Devices Are Not Licensed In Canada To Cure Fungal Nail Infections

Recall Summary Health Canada is clarifying that no laser-based devices are approved or licensed in Canada for treating fungal nail infections, despite products being marketed for this purpose. Consumers who have purchased laser devices for fungal nails should be aware these products do not have Health Canada authorization for this use. This clarification applies to laser devices being sold across Canada for fungal nail treatment.

Category
consumer product recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-PRODUCTS
Recall date
2019-12-05
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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