Z-1170-2010

LM Aculight Corporation Perseus Pulsed Fiber Laser, Model number: ML36L-1541. Additional Model numbers with...

Name: Z-1170-2010 LM Aculight Corporation Perseus Pulsed Fiber Laser, Model number: ML36L-1541. Additional Model numbers with...
Creator: Lockheed-Martin Aculight
Published: 2009-05-01
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Lockheed-Martin Aculight / initiated 2009-05-01 / Terminated

FDA source

Lockheed-Martin Aculight began a recall of LM Aculight Corporation Perseus Pulsed Fiber Laser, Model number: ML36L-1541. Additional Model numbers with non-defective type"A" fiber: M22L-1540, M27L-1541... on 2009-05-01. The reason FDA records is "Defect of optical fiber - The Perseus device with type "B" fiber has been found to emit potentially hazardous laser radiation". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1170-2010
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-05-01
Posted: 2010-04-12
Terminated: 2012-04-30
Recalling firm: Lockheed-Martin Aculight
Product: 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.
Product code: RDW General Purpose Laser Products
Reason for recall: Defect of optical fiber - The Perseus device with type "B" fiber has been found to emit potentially hazardous laser radiation.
FDA 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 and warranty repair. Questions should be directed to Rick Whitty on 425-482-1100 or at [email protected].
Quantity in commerce: 3
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of PA, FL, MD, & CO and the countries of Austria and Canada.
Product codes and lots: Part Number: 35-001466-032, Corresponding Unit Serial Numbers: 00001,00002, and 00003.

Product code RDW

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