Authenticity and Safety in Your Hands
At Odellā, we are committed to providing the highest quality and safest medical aesthetic products.
The Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (COFEPRIS) warns about the risks of purchasing medications and medical devices from unauthorized sources. These products may be counterfeit, adulterated, or even harmful to your health.
Dangers of the gray market for doctors and patients
What is the gray market, and how can you avoid its consequences?
The gray market refers to informal trade and unregulated importation of products that do not go through legal standards or authorized distributors. This can result in products that do not comply with Mexican Official Standards (NOM) or the commercialization of counterfeit products.
This invalidates any warranty and can compromise health and safety.
Risks of the Gray Market:
- Products without certification, proper labeling, or warranty.
- Potential failures without available replacement parts.
- Health and safety risks for consumers.
Risks of counterfeit or fraudulent injectable products
Characteristics of Fraudulent Products:
- Originated from fictitious entities that do not respond to inquiries.
- Sold online to any pseudo-medical professional or individual.
- Lack real registration confirming the authenticity of the manufacturing laboratory.
- Do not have the necessary permits to be legally marketed in Mexico.
- Lack the sanitary registration designated by COFEPRIS.
Main Risks for Patients:
- Contamination and Adulteration: Counterfeit products may be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or toxic substances due to the absence of proper quality control and manufacturing procedures, leading to severe infections and adverse reactions.
- Ineffective Treatment: Fake products may lack the necessary active ingredients or contain incorrect dosages, resulting in ineffective treatments and worsening medical conditions.
- Allergic Reactions: The composition of counterfeit products is unknown and unregulated, increasing the risk of severe allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening.
- Long-Term Complications: Fake products can cause unexpected side effects and long-term complications, including tissue damage, permanent scarring, and other health issues.
- Lack of Medical Support and Warranty: Patients using counterfeit products have no access to medical support, quality guarantees, or legal recourse in case of complications, leaving them vulnerable and unprotected.
How to identify authentic products
Ensure your products are authentic and safe. Always purchase from authorized distributors.
Check:
- NOM024 Labels verify that your products have a label with importer information and details in Spanish.
- Buy only from authorized distributors, like Odellā.
- Check if the packaging has the characteristics of an original product.
- Look for the holographic label.
- Review the product's features.
- Reach out to your authorized seller or opinion leaders if you have any doubts.
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