Horiba Instruments Incorporated HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument, modular Fluorolog-QM Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument, modular Fluorolog-QM
Brand
Horiba Instruments Incorporated
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Modular Fluorolog-QM
Products Sold
Modular Fluorolog-QM
Horiba Instruments Incorporated is recalling HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument, modular Fluorolog-QM due to HORIBA custom configured fluorescence instrument has a laser safety defect. This custom configuration of the modular Instrument removed the primary l. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026