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CCI dismisses case against Spectra Medical and Solta Medicals

CCI says there is no prima facie as to how the agreement creates barriers to new entrants in the market

A fie photo of Competition Commission of India (CCI) office in New Delhi. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint (Ramesh Pathania/Mint)Premium
A fie photo of Competition Commission of India (CCI) office in New Delhi. Photo: Ramesh Pathania/Mint
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New Delhi: Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) has rejected a complaint against Spectra Medical and Solta Medicals—both into medical equipment business—that accused them of abusing dominant market position.

“As no prima facie case made out on the basis of information available by the informant to act upon, the commission is of opinion that the matter deserves to be closed...," CCI said in an order on 15 February.

Spectra Medical is a distributor of medical laser and aesthetic equipments.

Solta Medicals is a US-based firm which had acquired Reliant Technologies Inc and their Fraxel product line including Fraxel Laser Machine—used for skin treatment, the order said.

It was alleged that the deal between Spectra Medical and Solta Medicals in respect of a Fraxel laser machines was in the nature of exclusive distribution agreement and therefore caused appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.

“...it is not established even prima facie as to how the agreement in question creates barriers to new entrants in the market or how the same forecloses competition by hindering entry into the market," CCI said.

The complaint was filed by one Anoop Bhagat, a dermatologist. He alleged that both the dominant entities colluded to sell the machine at a very high price and thereafter left him without a choice with regards to the machine and ancillary services related to it including repair services.

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Published: 20 Feb 2013, 08:55 PM IST
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