DermaHealer UVB Light Therapy Lamps Recalled for Lacking Canadian Medical Device Licence
Summary
Health Canada issued a Type II recall for DermaHealer UVB Light Therapy Lamps (Handheld and Compact models) distributed in Canada without required Canadian Medical Device Licence. The products were sold to customers across Canada by manufacturer DermaHealer USA/UAB FavouritePlus of Tualatin, Oregon. No specific lot or model numbers are available; customers must contact the manufacturer for identification.
What changed
Health Canada has recalled DermaHealer UVB Light Therapy Lamps (models: Handheld and Compact) sold to customers in Canada because they were distributed without a Canadian Medical Device Licence (MDL) as required under the Medical Devices Regulations. This is a Type II recall, classified as general/plastic surgery medical devices. Affected products cannot be identified by lot or catalogue numbers; identification number RA-81824 has been assigned to this recall.
Healthcare providers and consumers who may have purchased or used these UVB light therapy lamps should immediately verify they do not have these products in their possession. The manufacturer has been directed to notify users directly and provide instructions on required actions. Patients experiencing adverse health events related to these devices should report concerns to Health Canada. The recall was initiated 2026-03-01 and updated 2026-04-01.
What to do next
- Verify inventory and patient records for DermaHealer UVB Light Therapy Lamps (Handheld and Compact models)
- Discontinue use of any affected devices pending manufacturer notification
- Report any adverse health events associated with these devices to Health Canada
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Health product recall
DermaHealer UVB Light Therapy Lamps
Brand(s)
DermaHealer USA/ UAB FavouritePlus
Last updated
2026-04-01
Summary
Product DermaHealer UVB Light Therapy Lamps Issue Medical devices - Unauthorised device What to do Manufacturer will notify users of this situation and provide instructions on actions to take.
Affected products
| Affected products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalogue number |
|---|---|---|
| DermaHealer Handheld UVB Light Therapy Lamp | Contact the manufacturer | Not applicable. |
| DermaHealer Compact UVB Light Therapy Lamp | Contact the manufacturer | Not applicable. |
Issue
DermaHealer UVB light therapy devices were distributed to customers in Canada without a Canadian Medical Device Licence (MDL) as required under the Medical Devices Regulations.
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Details
Original published date:
2026-04-01
Alert / recall type Health product recall Category Health products - Medical devices - General and plastic surgery Companies DermaHealer USA/ UAB FavouritePlus
11407 SW Amu St Ste M7262, Tualatin, Oregon, United States, 97062
Published by Health Canada Audience General public Recall class Type II Recall date
2026-03-01
Identification number RA-81824
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