Health Canada Warns Counterfeit Laser Hair-Removal Device Could Pose Health Risks
Health Canada has issued a warning about counterfeit laser hair removal and therapy devices being sold to clinics in Canada, cautioning that the products could pose “serious health risks” because their safety and effectiveness are unknown. The federal health agency said the counterfeit devices are being sold under the “Soprano” brand. Genuine Soprano devices are […]
TL;DR
- Health Canada has warned about counterfeit laser hair removal and therapy devices in Canada.
- The counterfeit devices are being sold under the "Soprano" brand.
- Genuine Soprano devices are manufactured by Alma Lasers Ltd.
- Counterfeit products are labeled as manufactured by Beijing Perfectlaser Technology Co., Ltd.
- These devices could pose serious health risks due to unknown safety and effectiveness.
- The counterfeit manufacturer provided a falsified medical device license and misrepresented the products.