The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to use ultrasound medical devices manufactured and distributed by RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken, or Well-Being Reality. The devices have not been reviewed by the FDA. The safety and effectiveness of these devices have not been established to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. Using these medical devices may result in adverse effects, including pain, bruising, burns, scarring, nerve damage, muscle weakness, or numbness.
The FDA is concerned that consumers may be using these medical devices instead of seeking care from a health care professional. Delaying health care of a medical condition can be life-threatening, allow disease progression, and increase your risk of sickness or injury.
RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken, Well-Being Reality, and potentially other companies, market these medical devices for use as focused ultrasound technology for medical purposes. The devices are typically provided in kits by monthly or annual lease. More information about these unauthorized medical devices is in the warning letter issued by the FDA.
RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken, and Well-Being Reality Ultrasound Medical Devices Are Not FDA-Authorized
RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken, Well-Being Reality, and potentially other companies, have marketed these medical devices that were intended to diagnose, treat, and cure several medical conditions, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease, and depression. The RoyalVibe Health, CellQuicken, and Well-Being Reality ultrasound medical devices have not been reviewed or authorized for marketing by the FDA. The safety and effectiveness of these devices has not been established.
The FDA is aware of the following medical devices sold in kits
To find information about devices that the FDA has cleared or approved, see Products and Medical Procedures.
The FDA issued a warning letter noting the firms’ violations to Dr. Raymond L. Venter, CEO of RoyalVibe Health, who also operates CellQuicken and Well-Being Reality. Among the violations noted are the lack of FDA 510(k) clearance or premarket approval (PMA) for its ultrasound medical devices. The FDA continues to work with the company to assure that it corrects its violations and will update the public if significant new information becomes available.
If you have problems with a medical device or experience any adverse events from use of a medical device, the FDA encourages you to report the problem through the MedWatch Voluntary Reporting Form.
Health care personnel employed by facilities that are subject to the FDA's user facility reporting requirements should follow the reporting procedures established by their facilities.
Prompt reporting can help the FDA identify and better understand the risks associated with the medical devices and improve patient safety.
If you have questions, Contact Us – Division of Industry and Consumer Education (DICE).
Date of last update: July 17, 2023