CLASS II Device recall · Reported 20 Feb 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

( Lmgs) Lmgs 15" camera systems recalled by Lockheed Martin Gyrocam

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems is recalling Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems ( Lmgs) Lmgs 15" camera systems, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Jan 2010 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesGyrocam DNV Camera System, Serial Numbers: 137, 138, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 148, 150, 151, 152, 158, 159, 160, 164, 165, 170, 172, 173, 174, 175, 177; Gyrocam DS Camera System, Serial Numbers: 134, 140, 147, 153, 169, 181; Gyrocam TS Camera System, Serial Numbers: 132, 146, 149, 171, 502.
Quantity recalled33 units

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0654-2013
FDA event ID
64029
Recalling firm
Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems, Sarasota, FL
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
21 Jan 2010
FDA classified
14 Feb 2013
Reported
20 Feb 2013
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Processing Deviation

Timeline

21 Jan 2010Recall initiated by company
14 Feb 2013Classified by FDA+1120 days
20 Feb 2013Published in enforcement report+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

These camera systems were manufactured by LMGS and found to fail to comply with the FDA laser performance standard during an FDA inspection. These camera systems incorporate Class IIIb surveying, leveling, and alignment lasers and were entered into US commerce without a variance. Additionally, the manufacturer did not submit a product report to FDA for the camera system.

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Product as listed by the FDA

Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems ( LMGS) LMGS 15" camera systems. Laser pointer and illuminator used for law enforcement surveillance from aircraft. Models DNV, TS and DS

Where it was distributed

Nationwide Distribution

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is ( Lmgs) Lmgs 15" camera systems recalled?

Yes. Lockheed Martin Gyrocam Systems recalled ( Lmgs) Lmgs 15" camera systems on 21 Jan 2010. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-0654-2013.

Why was it recalled?

These camera systems were manufactured by LMGS and found to fail to comply with the FDA laser performance standard during an FDA inspection. These camera systems incorporate Class IIIb surveying, leveling, and alignment lasers and were entered into US commerce without a variance. Additionally, the manufacturer did not submit a product report to FDA for the camera system.

Which lots are affected?

Gyrocam DNV Camera System, Serial Numbers: 137, 138, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 148, 150, 151, 152, 158, 159, 160, 164, 165, 170, 172, 173, 174, 175, 177; Gyrocam DS Camera System, Serial Numbers: 134, 140, 147, 153, 169, 181; Gyrocam TS Camera System, Serial Numbers: 132, 146, 149, 171, 502.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide Distribution

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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