Formerly known as Multi-Channel (as indicated by MC160 model). Below: a 1997 ad. Former contact information Jim Jenson (owner) 8721 Santa Monica Blvd. #210 Los Angeles, CA 90069-4511 310-358-1997 GentronicsEpilators.com Available devices Model MC160: FDA 510(k) K864291 cleared 12/24/86 Model MC160D-C: Digital Combo (both Single Needle and Multiple Needle Galvanic) Model MC160D-S: Digital Single Needle Blend and … Continue reading “Gentronics (Multi-Channel), Inc.”
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Greenleaf-Carter Enterprises, Inc. This company had one of the first epilators cleared after FDA began requiring submissions. Little else is known as of this writing. Contact information Address: Telephone: Fax: website: email: Available devices Epilator name FDA 510(k) Cleared G B T FT MNG Ease-Multi-Mode Epilator K781147 10/10/78 ? ? ? ? ? Key to … Continue reading “Greenleaf-Carter Enterprises, Inc.”
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Kobayashi-Yamada insulated needle thermolysis first published results in 1985. The device uses thermolysis with special insulated needles, preferable special L-shaped needles. Former contact information Address: Chibaya-Building, 1-8-8, Nihombashi-muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 103 Japan U.S. contact for FDA clearance: 1775 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006 (Kevin G. McAnaney) Telephone: 81-3-241-3680 Fax: 81-3-242-9630 Available devices Epilator name … Continue reading “IME Company, Ltd.”
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Instantron is the oldest and one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of electrolysis equipment. Contact information 3124 Pawtucket Ave. East Providence, RI 02915 800-886-6141 (toll-free) 401-438-6141 instantron.com instantron.net Available devices Epilator name FDA 510(k) Cleared G B T FT MNG Elite Spectrum K943396 09/16/94 X X X X Blendtone Royale K943398 09/16/94 X X X … Continue reading “Instantron, Inc.”
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Kree, Inc. In 1916, Professor Paul Kree developed the first multiple needle galvanic epilator. His company and school dominated the electrolysis industry well into the latter part of the century. Kree stopped manufacturing epilators in 1979, but some of the Kree devices and many of the Kree trainees are still working. Contact information Address: Telephone: … Continue reading “Kree, Inc.”
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Alexander Thomas, Inc. Little is known about this device as of this writing. Contact information Address: 120-2A Pacific Ave., Collingswood, NJ 08108 Telephone: Fax: website: email: Available devices Epilator name FDA 510(k) Cleared G B T FT MNG Microprocessor controlled Multi-Needle Galvanic Epilator K864289 12/01/86 X X Key to features: G = … Continue reading “Alexander Thomas, Inc.”
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In 1948, Arthur “Art” Hinkel, the developer of Blend electrolysis co-founded the company that would later bear his name. The assets from the company have since been transferred to RA Fischer. Former contact information Address: 18121-C Parthenia Street Northridge, CA 91325 Phone: 818-775-2942 (orders) 800-982-1600 Fax: 818-775-2941 website: http://www.arhinkel.com/ email: bschuler@arhinkel.com Available devices Epilator name … Continue reading “A.R. Hinkel Co.”
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Associated Electrolysis Group Liitle is known about this manufacturer at this writing. Contact information Address: Telephone: Fax: website: email: Available devices Epilator name FDA 510(k) Cleared G B T FT MNG Compact Model 360 Galvanic Epilator K801555 08/04/80 Key to features: G = Galvanic B = Blend T = Thermolysis … Continue reading “Associated Electrolysis Group”
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It’s very hard to separate the facts from the quacks, so I recommend relying on published, peer-reviewed medical literature for the most reliable information. I’ve listed a handful of websites which have compiled reliable information, and I’ve also listed some of the worst offenders for spreading misinformation. The “A” List The following websites provide what … Continue reading “Information sources on hair removal”
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One of the most common questions I get is about laser hair removal for use at home. First and foremost, almost every “home laser” should be avoided. Most do not work as claimed, and some are about as effective as the laser scanner at your local supermarket. Only use a device that has been cleared … Continue reading “Home laser hair removal”
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