The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2316-2018·Announced 2018-07-25

Wescam MX-10 Surveillance Laser System Recalled for Ocular Hazard

Wescam Inc is recalling 29 MX-10 surveillance laser systems because the ocular hazard distance is longer than specified, posing a risk of eye exposure.

What this means for you

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 a risk-of-harm product (laser eye exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Wescam Inc is recalling 29 units of the MX-10 surveillance laser system. The recall is due to a defect where the product has a nominal ocular hazard distance (NOHD) that is longer than specified. This defect means that persons could be exposed to light in excess of the exposure limit.

The affected units are identified by part numbers 44620-203, 44620-211, 44620-213, 44620-215, 44620-221, 4620-258, 44620-263, 44620-277, 45840-13, 45840-20, and 45840-23. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. The expected usage of the product is to facilitate observation and surveillance missions from safe standoff ranges.

The source text does not specify the corrective action or instructions for consumers. Users should verify if their equipment matches the listed part numbers and contact the manufacturer for further guidance.

The recalled product

Product
MX-10 surveillance laser system Product Usage: The expected usage of the product is to facilitate observation and surveillance missions from safe standoff ranges.
Manufacturer
Wescam Inc
Affected units
29

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 (12)

  • L3 Wescam MX-10
  • part numbers 44620-203
  • 44620-211
  • 44620-213
  • 44620-215
  • 44620-221
  • 4620-258
  • 44620-263
  • 44620-277
  • 45840-13
  • 45840-20
  • and 45840-23

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.