Surgical microscope The device is used to improve the visibility of… — Class II medical device recall Z-2177-2013
Terminated recall by Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag, reported 2013-09-18, distributed nationwide. The brake in the Z axis and/or brakes in the AB and C axes failed during installation.
| Recall number | Z-2177-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag, Heerbrugg, N/A, Switzerland |
| Recall initiated | 2012-12-18 |
| Classified | 2013-09-10 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-09-18 |
| Terminated | 2017-04-24 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CN, ES, HK, ID, IN, IT, NO, SE, TR, VN, ZA |
| Quantity | 28 units |
| Serial numbers | OH5-45912, OH5-46012, OH5-46112, OH5-46212, OH5-46312, OH5-46412, OH5-46512, OH5-46612, OH5-46712, OH5-46912, OH5-47012, OH5-47112, OH5-47212, OH5-47312, OH5-47412, OH5-47512, OH5-47612, OH5-47812, OH5-47912, OH5-48012, OH5-48112, OH5-48212, OH5-48312 |
Product
Surgical microscope The device is used to improve the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination and can be applied for observation and documentation and for human veterinary medical treatment.
Reason for recall
The brake in the Z axis and/or brakes in the AB and C axes failed during installation.
Machine access
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