According to the police, the product used on the face during aesthetic procedures is not authorized by Anvisa
The Civil Police of Goiás (PC-GO) is investigating the death of Danielle Mendes Xavier de Brito Monteiro, a 44-year-old civil servant, after a cosmetic procedure on her face. The suspicion is that he had a serious allergic reaction caused by a substance not registered with the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa).
The clinic where the operation was carried out, located in Lozandes Park, in Goiânia, was closed and its owner was arrested for several irregularities. The information comes from g1.
Danielle had the procedure done on Saturday (30th), after being convinced to do so during an on-site assessment. According to the delegate Débora Melo of the State Office for the Suppression of Crimes against Consumers (Decon), the patient fell ill immediately after the request and had to be helped by the Mobile Emergency Service (Samu), but he died brain dead shortly After. day at the Goiânia emergency hospital.
The product is not authorized by Anvisa
According to investigations, the substance used was the enzyme hyaluronidase, applied to the under-eye region to reverse previous facial filler. However, the delegate informed that the product is not authorized by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and that the clinic did not have basic equipment to deal with emergencies, such as defibrillators, which may have worsened the situation.
According to the delegate, during the operation at the clinic, expired medicines, hospital anesthetics, surgical materials without sterilization and inadequately mixed materials were found.
Arrest of the owner and complaints
The owner of the clinic has been arrested, but not yet for the death of the employee. She is preliminarily accused of having provided a highly dangerous service – pursuant to the Consumer Protection Code; Illegal practice of medicine – invasive procedures can only be performed by doctors, according to federal law; Offering a product or service that is unfit for consumption – due to the use of expired and unregistered materials.
The entrepreneur, who presents herself on social media as a doctor and biomedical nurse, has also offered courses related to invasive aesthetic procedures, broadening the scope of irregular practices.
Family revolt
Danielle’s death sparked outrage among family members. Ana Elise Coelho, the victim’s sister, told TV Anhanguera that the beautician had also attempted to perform a tracheotomy inappropriately at the time of the accident. “The feeling is of revolt,” he said.
In a statement, the Regional Biomedical Council – Region 3 (CRBM-3) informed that it is investigating the case. The body confirmed that the entrepreneur has a qualification in Aesthetic Biomedicine and is regularly registered in the register.
“The Regional Council of Biomedicine – Region 3 (CRBM-3) informs that it became aware of the case through the press and is investigating the circumstances. Appropriate procedures will be managed in compliance with the Resolutions and the Biomedical Professional Code of Ethics. This biomedical professional is qualified in Aesthetic Biomedicine and is duly regulated by the Council. CRBM-3 regrets what happened and expresses its solidarity with the victim’s family,” reads the note.
The Civil Police continues to investigate the case to clarify the circumstances of the death and determine responsibility.
Source: Terra
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