Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Daavlin Distributing Company Photera 600 3-D, phototherapy device recall: Calibrated Output was not calculating correctly - UV Sensor GAIN being

Recall published 3 months ago

Calibrated Output was not calculating correctly - UV Sensor GAIN being applied was incorrect - GAIN seemed to be "4/5" instead of "7" (counts were at ~1000 instead of ~5000).

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Calibrated Output was not calculating correctly - UV Sensor GAIN being applied was incorrect - GAIN seemed to be "4/5" instead of "7" (counts were at ~1000 instead of ~5000).

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-2744-2026
Published
July 22, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Daavlin Distributing Company
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
212 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Serial Numbers: 6-09278NB8CL, 6-09271NB8CL, 6-09055NB8CL, 6-09113NB8CL, 6-09204NB8CL, 6-09207NB8CL, 6-09116NB8CL, 6-09263NB8CL, 6-09272NB8CL, 6-09118NB8CL, 6-09275NB8CL, 6-09264NB8CL, 6-09060NB8CL, 6-09122NB8CL, 6-09216NB8CL, 6-09125NB8CL, 6-09353NB8CL, 6-09346NB8CL, 6-09128NB8CL, 6-09129NB8CL, 6-09133NB8CL, 6-09134NB8CL, 6-09266NB8CL, 6-09215NB8CL, 6-09355NB8CL, 6-09137NB8CL, 6-09359NB8CL, 6-09343NB8CL, 6-09140NB8CL, 6-09142NB8CL, 6-09143NB8CL, 6-09273NB8CL, 6-09065NB8CL, 6-09144NB8CL, 6-09237NB8CL, 6-09225NB8CL, 6-09145NB8CL, 6-09147NB8CL, 6-09148NB8CL, 6-09378NB8CL, 6-09252NB8CL, 6-09051NB8CL, 6-09260NB8CL, 6-09250NB8CL, 6-09149NB8CL, 6-09238NB8CL, 6-09212NB8CL, 6-09277NB8CL, 6-09048NB8CL, 6-09274NB8CL, 6-09259NB8CL, 6-09224NB8CL, 6-09057NB8CL, 6-09436NB12CL, 6-09438NB8CL, 6-09434NB12CL, 6-09270NB8CL, 6-09115NB8CL, 6-09111NB8CL, 6-09435NB12CL, 6-09124NB8CL, 6-09332NB12CL, 6-09223NB8CL, 6-09219NB8CL, 6-09234NB8CL, 6-09063NB8CL, 6-09232NB8CL, 6-09479NB12CL, 6-09373NB8CL, 6-09127NB8CL, 6-09247NB8CL, 6-09135NB8CL, 6-09344NB8CL, 6-09221NB8CL, 6-09050NB8CL, 6-09336NB12CL, 6-09049NB8CL, 6-09068NB8CL, 6-09331NB12CL, 6-09240NB8CL, 6-09235NB8CL, 6-09365NB8CL, 6-09205NB8CL, 6-09345NB8CL, 6-09202NB8CL, 6-09136NB8CL, 6-09201NB8CL, 6-09249NB8CL, 6-09437NB8CL, 6-09208NB8CL, 6-09434NB12CL, 6-09503NB8CL, 6-09132NB8CL, 6-09228NB8CL, 6-09257NB8CL, 6-09058NB8CL, 6-09210NB8CL, 6-09054NB8CL, 6-09062NB8CL, 6-09254NB8CL, 6-09256NB8CL, 6-09255NB8CL, 6-09229NB8CL, 6-09062NB8CL, 6-09203NB8CL, 6-09364NB8CL, 6-09236NB8CL, 6-09141NB8CL, 6-09357NB8CL, 6-09241NB8CL, 6-09213NB8CL, 6-09330NB12CL, 6-09226NB8CL, 6-09245NB8CL, 6-09379NB8CL, 6-09276NB8CL, 6-09381NB8CL, 6-09358NB8CL, 6-09110NB8CL, 6-09067NB8CL, 6-09380NB8CL, 6-09112NB8CL, 6-09261NB8CL, 6-09371NB8CL, 6-09114NB8CL, 6-09504NB8CL, 6-09514NB8CL, 6-09524NB8CL, 6-09117NB8CL, 6-09119NB8CL, 6-09377NB8CL, 6-09268NB8CL, 6-09269NB8CL, 6-09262NB8CL, 6-09120NB8CL, 6-09121NB8CL, 6-09123NB8CL, 6-09126NB8CL, 6-09356NB8CL, 6-09138NB8CL, 6-09246NB8CL, 6-09214NB8CL, 6-09265NB8CL, 6-09239NB8CL, 6-09374NB8CL, 6-09046NB8CL, 6-09347NB8CL, 6-09231NB8CL, 6-09146NB8CL, 6-09505NB8CL, 6-09244NB8CL, 6-09248NB8CL, 6-09369NB8CL, 6-09502NB8CL, 6-09372NB8CL, 6-09508NB8CL, 6-09047NB8CL, 6-09342NB8CL, 6-09501NB8CL, 6-09349NB8CL, 6-09360NB8CL, 6-09053NB8CL, 6-09375NB8CL, 6-09253NB8CL, 6-09066NB8CL, 6-09370NB8CL, 6-09333NB12CL, 6-09329NB12CL, 6-09334NB12CL, 6-09242NB8CL, 6-09350NB8CL, 6-09354NB8CL, 6-09064NB8CL, 6-09227NB8CL, 6-09243NB8CL, 6-09341NB8CL, 6-09130NB8CL, 6-09061NB8CL, 6-09131NB8CL, 6-09222NB8CL, 6-09206NB8CL, 6-09200NB8CL, 6-09139NB8CL, 6-09363NB8CL, 6-09217NB8CL, 6-09059NB8CL, 6-09506NB8CL, 6-09509NB8CL, 6-09376NB8CL, 6-09368NB8CL, 6-09362NB8CL, 6-09052NB8CL, 6-09220NB8CL, 6-09258NB8CL, 6-09209NB8CL, 6-09352NB8CL, 6-09218NB8CL, 6-09361NB8CL, 6-09211NB8CL, 6-09233NB8CL, 6-09230NB8CL, 6-09562NB12CL, 6-09335NB12CL, 6-09348NB8CL, 6-09513NB8CL, 6-09267NB8CL, 6-09351NB8CL, 6-09344NB8CL, 6-09365NB8CL, 6-09234NB8CL, 6-09331NB12CL, 6-09221NB8CL.

Products covered by this recall

Photera 600 3-D, phototherapy device; Ultraviolet Lamp For Dermatologic Disorders

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • 6-09278NB8CL
  • 6-09271NB8CL
  • 6-09055NB8CL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Device

Daavlin Distributing Company — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

Company contact: Daavlin Distributing Company — 205 W Bement St, Bryan, OH, 43506-1264

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Device enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Daavlin Distributing Company medical devices recalled?

Calibrated Output was not calculating correctly - UV Sensor GAIN being applied was incorrect - GAIN seemed to be "4/5" instead of "7" (counts were at ~1000 instead of ~5000). Calibrated Output was not calculating correctly - UV Sensor GAIN being applied was incorrect - GAIN seemed to be "4/5" instead of "7" (counts were at ~1000 instead of ~5000).

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Device enforcement record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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