Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Daavlin Distributing Company Photera 600, 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

This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

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-2743-2026
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
26 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Serial Numbers: 6-09033NB4CL, 6-09037NB4CL, 6-09031NB4CL, 6-09538NB4CL, 6-09038NB4CL, 6-09039NB4CL, 6-09040NB4CL, 6-09041NB4CL, 6-09035NB4CL, 6-09034NB4CL, 6-09030NB4CL, 6-09026NB4CL, 6-09023NB4CL, 6-09028NB4CL, 6-09025NB4CL, 6-09043NB4CL, 6-09029NB4CL, 6-09044NB4CL, 6-09022NB4CL, 6-09027NB4CL, 6-09036NB4CL, 6-09045NB4CL, 6-09024NB4CL, 6-07827NB4CL, 6-09539NB4CL, 6-09042NB4CL.

Products covered by this recall

Photera 600, 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.

  • 6-09033NB4CL
  • 6-09037NB4CL
  • 6-09031NB4CL

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 — This is a device enforcement record. Check whether the remedy is a correction, a software update or a removal before changing anything.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. If you are a facility, quarantine affected stock and log the correction.
  3. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  4. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.

Replacements, repairs and reimbursement

Device remedies run through the supply chain, so the route depends on who sold you the unit.

  • Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.
  • If the device was billed to insurance or Medicare, the replacement is usually billed the same way; you should not face a second deductible for a recall.
  • Keep every piece of correspondence. If a recalled device caused harm, that paper trail is what a claim rests on.
  • Consumer-purchased devices such as monitors and test kits are normally replaced free, with return shipping paid.

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?

Contact the distributor or clinic named on your paperwork and quote the recall number on this page. They will tell you whether the remedy is a repair, a replacement or an instruction update.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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