Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 4, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- WASATCH PHOTONICS
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Medical Devices; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- WASATCH PHOTONICS
- Product type
- Raman Spectrometers
- Model numbers
- 785-SR-ILP, 785-SR-ILC, 830-SR-ILP, 830-SR-ILC, 785-ER-ILC
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 4, 2025
Reported by FDA DEVICE
September 17, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Two new potential laser safety failure modes have been identified in the product design. Overcurrent of laser diode, and a fail-unsafe mode. The failure modes have never been found to occur in these models, whether in the field or factory, but could potentially occur under excessive force or extreme, continuous vibration.
What You Should Do
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using this device immediately. Follow the recall instructions provided by the manufacturer. Contact WASATCH PHOTONICS or your healthcare provider for instructions. Notification method: N/A
About This Product
Raman spectrometers used in chemical analysis and materials testing. They are precision optical devices used in labs.
Why This Is Dangerous
Two laser-related failure modes could lead to unsafe laser operation under certain conditions; no incidents reported in this notice.
Industry Context
This recall is not identified as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
If left unchecked, potential laser safety failures could pose risks to operators and equipment.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check model numbers printed on the device: 785-SR-ILP, 785-SR-ILC, 830-SR-ILP, 830-SR-ILC, 785-ER-ILC
- Verify production date and serial numbers where available
- Consult WASATCH PHOTONICS recall notice for remediation steps
Where to find product info
FDA recall page linked in the notice; manufacturer instructions
What timeline to expect
No timeline specified; follow manufacturer guidance
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to FDA recall process
- Contact Wasatch Photonics support
- Preserve evidence and records of communications
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify laser safety compliance in lab equipment purchases
- Keep firmware and safety interlocks up to date
- Implement routine safety audits for laser devices
Documentation advice
Document model numbers, serial numbers, and correspondence with Wasatch Photonics
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Product Details
Brand: Wasatch Photonics. Models: 785-SR-ILP, 785-SR-ILC, 830-SR-ILP, 830-SR-ILC, 785-ER-ILC. Distribution: United States. Recall date: 2025-08-04. Report date: 2025-09-17.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported in the notice. The recall is precautionary due to potential laser safety failure modes.
Key Facts
- Models: 785-SR-ILP, 785-SR-ILC, 830-SR-ILP, 830-SR-ILC, 785-ER-ILC
- Issued recall date: 2025-08-04
- Hazard: two potential laser safety failure modes (laser diode overcurrent; fail-unsafe mode)
- Distribution: United States
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