RE: Laser approval

2001-01-11 Thread peter . tarver
The component is marked, "does not comply...?" I haven't seen that one yet. Regards, Peter L. Tarver, PE Product Safety Manager Sanmina Homologation Services peter.tar...@sanmina.com > -Original Message- > From: acar...@uk.xyratex.com [mailto:acar...@uk.xyratex.com] > Sent: Wednesday,

RE: Laser approval

2001-01-11 Thread peter . tarver
Hi, KB. It is incorrect that IEC825 does not apply to components. In the case of components, the worst case emissions, based on power supply and any other factors that affect output power/energy must be considered. The FDA requirements in 21CFR requires all laser sources, devices or products to

RE: Laser approval

2001-01-10 Thread peter . tarver
I need to add the following to clarify my below statements regarding FDA certification. 21CFR, Chapter I, Section 1002.1(b) allows exemption for components intended for sale exclusively to other manufacturers for use in other products. The implication is that, if the component might be sold throu

RE: Laser approval

2001-01-10 Thread Peter Merguerian
...@majordomo.ieee.org Subject: Laser approval Hi all, I have been asked if a laser which will be sold as a component will have to be FDA approved. IEC 825 does not include lasers which are components, only end-user products. I can't understand the FDA requirements concerning components. The laser

Re: Laser approval

2001-01-10 Thread Andrew Carson
We use a class 3B component laser in one of our products. It has a FDA accession number as a component and bears a big label stating "Does not comply with 21CFR Ch1, 1040.10(f). For use in a Class 1 system only" So my advice is yes, FDA registration as a component is required. At the end of the

Laser approval

2001-01-10 Thread KBJ
Hi all, I have been asked if a laser which will be sold as a component will have to be FDA approved. IEC 825 does not include lasers which are components, only end-user products. I can't understand the FDA requirements concerning components. The laser is a Class 3B laser Please send me a clear