Landauer microStar Reader dosimetry system discontinued for medical applications
Landauer is permanently discontinuing the microStar Reader medical dosimetry system. The company is removing product documentation references and discontinuing use with medical dosimeters.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The action is a voluntary product discontinuance and permanent removal from medical use, classified as a precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Landauer has initiated a permanent discontinuance of the microStar Reader dosimetry system. This action affects 975 units of various model numbers (10015-000, 10016-000, 10036-000, 10044-000, 10055-000, BC30058, and BC30059) with worldwide distribution including the United States and multiple countries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
The company is removing all references to the use of microStar readers with nanoDot and other dosimeters for medical applications from product user manuals and software. Customers who use these readers exclusively for medical dosimetry applications are being directed to discontinue use.
This permanent discontinuance is a precautionary measure. Customers currently using affected microStar Reader models for medical dosimetry should contact Landauer for guidance on discontinuation and replacement options.
The recalled product
- Product
- microStar Reader, Model Numbers: 10015-000 (marketed in EMEA as 100, 102, 110, and 201), 10016-000 (marketed in EMEA as 101), 10036-000, 10044-000, 10055-000, BC30058, and BC30059
- Manufacturer
- Landauer
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 (1)
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Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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