Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems Recalled for Laser Safety Non-Compliance
Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems are being recalled because they contain Class IIIb lasers that failed FDA performance standards and were sold without a required variance.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves Class IIIb lasers that failed FDA performance standards, representing a risk of harm (laser exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems, Inc. is recalling 33 units of its 15-inch camera systems, including models DNV, TS, and DS. These systems are used for law enforcement surveillance from aircraft and incorporate laser pointers and illuminators.
The recall was initiated because the camera systems were found to fail to comply with FDA laser performance standards during an FDA inspection. The systems incorporate Class IIIb surveying, leveling, and alignment lasers and were entered into US commerce without a required variance. Additionally, the manufacturer did not submit a product report to the FDA for the camera system.
The affected units were distributed nationwide. Users should stop using the affected camera systems and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems ( LMGS) LMGS 15" camera systems. Laser pointer and illuminator used for law enforcement surveillance from aircraft. Models DNV, TS and DS
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems, Inc.
- Category
- Medical Device — Laser Systems
- Affected units
- 33
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (20)
- Gyrocam DNV Camera System
- Serial Numbers: 137
- 138
- 141
- 142
- 143
- 144
- 145
- 148
- 150
- 151
- 152
- 158
- 159
- 160
- 164
- 165
- 170
- 172
- 173
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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