Polarizer D Fixed w/Rotating Red 1 lambda plate — Class II medical device recall Z-1744-2013
Terminated recall by Zeiss, Carl Inc, reported 2013-07-24, distributed in FL, GA, MI, NY, SD, TX. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is recalling the Polarizer D component used in All upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio
| Recall number | Z-1744-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Zeiss, Carl Inc, Thornwood, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-28 |
| Classified | 2013-07-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-07-24 |
| Terminated | 2014-10-29 |
| Distributed | FL, GA, MI, NY, SD, TX |
| Quantity | 10 |
| Model numbers | 445226-0000-000 |
Product
Polarizer D Fixed w/Rotating Red 1 lambda plate. Utilized in upright Zeiss microscopes to aid in diagnosis by means of color variation.
Reason for recall
Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is recalling the Polarizer D component used in All upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Scope.A1, Axio Lab.A1) due to Misaligned Full-Wave (Lambda) Plate.
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