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Select this link for an updated page on the disreputable products, people, and companies associated with Global Electrolysis Supply. The information below is an archive. — This disreputable company markets extensively on the web and through a mail-order catalog. Their slogan, “the most respected name in epilation cosmetology,” couldn’t be much further from the truth. Global … Continue reading “Global Electrolysis Supply (WARNING!)”
GHR vs. AHRS: stolen efficacy data As appearing on GHR’s "Consumer Beware" sales site The stolen data below is as it appears on a GHR sales site called Kitty’s Consumer Beware, with modifications to show comparison of FDA data submitted by competitor AHRS. Parts highlighted in orange were stolen verbatim. Parts in plain text are … Continue reading “GHR vs. AHRS: stolen efficacy data”
GHR vs. AHRS: stolen pH data As appearing on GHR’s "Consumer Beware" sales site The stolen data below is as it appears on a GHR sales site called Kitty’s Consumer Beware, with modifications to show comparison of FDA data submitted by competitor AHRS. Parts highlighted in orange were stolen verbatim. Parts in plain text are … Continue reading “GHR vs. AHRS: stolen pH data”
AHRS Transdermal electrolysis: Totally temporary results – or – How to waste $4,400.00 needle-lessly! Please see my page on Rejuvenu International Limited for the most recent information on this company. There’s actually no need for this page, since no transgendered woman has reported permanent facial hair removal using Transdermal Electrolysis alone. TE marketers … Continue reading “AHRS (WARNING!)”
Lucy Peters is a New York based electrolysis practitioner and epilator manufacturer. Peters’ proprietary Integrated System is a flash thermolysis device used in conjunction with flexible, insulated, bulbous-tipped probes. Several locations are connected to the brand. This company has provided satisfactory results for many consumers, though they are known for overpromise in their marketing materials. Their … Continue reading “Lucy Peters International, Inc.”
Serapis Medical Electronics Company Another needle manufacturer with little recent data. Contact information Address: Telephone: Fax: website: email: Available devices Epilator name FDA 510(k) Cleared G B T FT MNG Tufcote Epilation Probe K831048 08/12/83 Key to features: G = Galvanic B = Blend T = Thermolysis FT = Flash … Continue reading “Serapis Medical Electronics Co.”
Skin Deep, Inc. Philadelphia-based Skin Deep manufactures electrolysis needles. Contact information Address: 1926 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 Telephone: 215-728-1035 Fax: website: email: Available devices Epilator name FDA 510(k) Cleared G B T FT MNG Wizard Sterilized Epilation Needle K911983 10/15/91 Flexie Copper Shank Needle K874891 01/07/88 … Continue reading “Skin Deep, Inc.”
Some states have taken a position on who can and cannot perform laser hair removal or intense pulsed light hair removal. This is usually determined by each state’s state medical board, and in some cases by other professional boards. States without listed regulation have not been confirmed at the time of this writing. Please note that … Continue reading “Laser hair removal regulations by state”
510(k) intended use statements: ruby lasers Below is a list of ruby lasers cleared by FDA. The intended use of each is quoted verbatim from FDA clearances, followed by the date the clearance was issued. Some devices have more than one intended use, because they submitted for additional clearance. [Name] — indicates alternate device or … Continue reading “FDA 510(k) Intended use statements: ruby lasers”
FDA 510(k) clearances: Needle epilators Beginning on 28 May 1976, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began requiring new medical devices to demonstrate they were "substantially equivalent" to a product marketed before 1976. On 16 January 1996, FDA reclassified needle epilators and no longer requires them to submit 510(k) data. See FDA needle reclassification … Continue reading “FDA 510(k) clearance: Needle-type epilators”
