Recall Z-1170-2010 ยท RDW General Purpose Laser Products
Lockheed-Martin Aculight
LM Aculight Corporation Perseus Pulsed Fiber Laser, Model number: ML36L-1541. Additional Model numbers with non-defective type"A" fiber: M22L-1540, M27L-1541, M281-1540, M30PL-1541, & M33L-1541. Lockheed Martin Aculight, Bothell, WA, 98021. Pulsed laser energy generator intended for use as an OEM component for the LiDAR/Rangefinding, Surveillance, Mapping, and Sensing.
| Date | Apr 12, 2010 (initiated May 1, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Defect of optical fiber - The Perseus device with type "B" fiber has been found to emit potentially hazardous laser radiation. |
| Root cause | Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act |
| Action | A Radiation Warning Notification was sent to all customers. The notification stated the purpose and problem. In addition, a Notification of Potential Perseus Laser Safety Issue letter was sent to the only customer who received the defective type "B" fiber product. The letter identified the affected product and stated that the product was not considered eye-safe. The firm recommended that the customer cease using the laser with the Part Number: 35-001466-032 and Corresponding Unit Serial Numbers: 00001,00002, and 00003. The customer is to return the affected product for additional testing |
| Quantity | 3 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of PA, FL, MD, & CO and the countries of Austria and Canada. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.