| Date Initiated by Firm | March 28, 2024 |
| Date Posted | July 01, 2024 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-2166-2024 |
| Recall Event ID |
94839 |
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| Product Classification |
Spectroscopy instrument - Product Code REM
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| Product | HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument, modular Fluorolog-QM |
| Code Information |
Modular Fluorolog-QM |
| FEI Number |
3014443691
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Horiba Instruments Incorporated 20 Knightsbridge Rd Piscataway NJ 08854-3913
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| For Additional Information Contact | Jeffrey Hendrickson 732-623-8146 |
Manufacturer 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. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act |
| Action | 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.
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| Quantity in Commerce | 4 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide and Worldwide Distribution |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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