HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument, modular Fluorolog-QM
This recall is currently active, issued July 1, 2024. It was issued by Horiba Instruments Incorporated.
- Company
- Horiba Instruments Incorporated
- Recall Initiated
- March 28, 2024
- Posted
- July 1, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-2166-2024
- Quantity
- 4 units
- Firm Location
- Piscataway, NJ
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument has a laser safety defect. This custom configuration of the modular Instrument removed the primary light source and the excitation monochromator. A plastic cap was installed to plug the optical port, where a more durable beam stop should have been used. The defect may allow the class 4 laser beam to burn (or transmit) through the plastic cap to exit the protective enclosure.
Distribution
US Nationwide and Worldwide Distribution
Lot / Code Info
Modular Fluorolog-QM
Root Cause
Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act
Action Taken
Horiba plans to issue an IMPORTANT ELECTRONIC PRODUCT RADIATION WARNING letter to notify affected customers. The notification will Identify the affected product involved, description of the defect, safety hazard imposed: and corrective actions, For questions, call (732) 623-8146.