Utah Admin. Code 156-11a-611

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R156-11a-611 - Standards for Approval of Mechanical or Electrical Apparatus

In accordance with Subsections 58-11a-102(40)(a)(i)(G)(II) and (H), the standards for approval of mechanical or electrical apparatus are:

(1) A licensee may use a mechanical or electrical apparatus that is considered a prescription medical device by the FDA only under the appropriate level of supervision by a licensed health care practitioner acting within the licensed health care practitioner's scope of practice.

(2) Dermaplane procedures, dermabrasion procedures, blades, knives, and lancets are prohibited except for:

(a) advanced pedicures;

(b) advanced extraction of impurities from the skin; and

(c) dermaplane procedures for advanced exfoliation as defined in Subsection R156-11a-102(7) by a master esthetician under general supervision of a health care practitioner.

(3) The use of any procedure in which human tissue is cut or altered by laser energy or ionizing radiation is prohibited for individuals licensed under this chapter unless it is within the scope of practice for the licensee and under the appropriate level of supervision by a licensed health care practitioner acting within the licensed health care practitioner's scope of practice.

(4) To be approved, a microdermabrasion machine shall:

(a) be specifically labeled for cosmetic or esthetic purposes;

(b) be a closed-loop vacuum system that uses a tissue retention device; and

(c) the normal and customary use of the machine does not result in the removal of the epidermis beyond the stratum corneum.

(5) To be approved, a microneedling device shall:

(a) be used only by a master esthetician:

(i) without supervision if needle penetration does not exceed 1.5 mm; or

(ii) with general supervision by a licensed health care practitioner if needle penetration exceeds 1.5 mm; and

(b) be used specifically for cosmetic or esthetic purposes.

Utah Admin. Code R156-11a-611

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-2, effective 12/22/2014

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/10/2017

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-07, effective 3/24/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-08, effective 3/24/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-02, effective 12/17/2020