National Biological Corp HOUVA III Phototherapy System with DermaSense Technology comes on one skid within 10 cardboard boxes. A therapeutic product designed for individuals who require specific Ultraviolet radiation therapy for diagnosed skin disorders. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
HOUVA III Phototherapy System with DermaSense Technology comes on one skid within 10 cardboard boxes. A therapeutic product designed for individuals who require specific Ultraviolet radiation therapy for diagnosed skin disorders.
Brand
National Biological Corp
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Serial #'s: 10134, 10145, 10147, 10148, 10105, 10151, 10112, 10113, 10114, 10101, 10150, 10140, 10103, 10123, 10135, 10135, 10138, 10137, 10122
Products Sold
Serial #'s: 10134, 10145, 10147, 10148, 10105, 10151, 10112, 10113, 10114, 10101, 10150, 10140, 10103, 10123, 10135, 10135, 10138, 10137, 10122
National Biological Corp is recalling HOUVA III Phototherapy System with DermaSense Technology comes on one skid within 10 cardboard boxes due to Software allows operator to override "low line voltage" error warning and store light intensity value.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Software allows operator to override "low line voltage" error warning and store light intensity value.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
National Biological sent an "Important safety reminders for your Houva DermaSense phototherapy device" letters, dated 2/11/08 to users. It states that the user should collect a "Profile" of the light energy and record it on a daily/weekly flow chart. The chart should be in plain view so each operator can clearly determine the units output. If an error message appears in the display panel, treatment should not be continued unless the phototherapy booth operator was able to identify and correct the cause of the error. Make sure both breakers are in the "ON" position before starting up the unit each morning and before giving treatment.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
CA, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, MA, MI, MN, NH, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, WI
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026