FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-1170-2010 · Initiated May 1, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1170-2010
Event Number
54087
FEI Number
3003346474
Product Code
RDW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Initiated
May 1, 2009
Posted
April 12, 2010
Terminated
April 30, 2012
Address
Lockheed-Martin Aculight 22121-20th Ave SE, Bothell, WA, 98021

Description

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.

Reason

Defect of optical fiber - The Perseus device with type "B" fiber has been found to emit potentially hazardous laser radiation.

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 and warranty repair. Questions should be directed to Rick Whitty on 425-482-1100 or at [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of PA, FL, MD, & CO and the countries of Austria and Canada.

Quantity

3