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STRATA Skin Sciences sues LaserOptek, MLS, Pinnacle for false advertising of Pallas lasers
STRATA Skin Sciences, Inc.
- Filed complaint in U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania alleging unfair competition and false advertising under Lanham Act.
- Claims defendants misrepresented that Pallas lasers qualify for CMS reimbursement codes reserved for excimer lasers like STRATA's XTRAC.
- Also alleges false statements of technological and clinical equivalence without scientific evidence, causing harm to competition and patients.
- Seeks injunctive relief, actual and treble damages, disgorgement of profits, and legal costs from LaserOptek, MLS, and Pinnacle.
- Defendants include Korean manufacturer LaserOptek (KOSDAQ), its U.S. distributor Monarch Laser Services, and advisor Pinnacle Health Group.