Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes — Class II medical device recall Z-1629-2020
Terminated recall by Zeiss, Carl Inc, reported 2020-04-15, distributed nationwide. When the user tilts the transmitted light arm of the microscope to the end of its axis range, laser safety can
| Recall number | Z-1629-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | FDA mandated |
| Recalling firm | Zeiss, Carl Inc, Thornwood, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-10-02 |
| Classified | 2020-04-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-04-15 |
| Terminated | 2024-07-25 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
Product
Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)
Reason for recall
When the user tilts the transmitted light arm of the microscope to the end of its axis range, laser safety can be bypassed and result in emission of class lIlb laser radiation. This issue arises when a ZEISS inverted stage stand (Axio Observer or Axio Vert) is used in as a component of the LSM 700, 800 and 900 system
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