Recall Z-1744-2013

Zeiss, Carl Inc · initiated May 28, 2013

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

Polarizer D Fixed w/Rotating Red 1 lambda plate. Utilized in upright Zeiss microscopes to aid in diagnosis by means of color variation.

Codes / lots: Model # 445226-0000-000

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.

FDA-determined cause: Nonconforming Material/Component

Action taken

On May 28, 2013, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC recalled a Polarizer Component due to Misaligned Full-Wave (Lambda) Plate. Carl Ziess Microscopy distributed notices to their customers via e-mail. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC requests that all customers immediately discontinue the use of the component for any applications which rely on accurate color-change sequence results. Your service provider will contact you to schedule a visit in which a factory trained service technician will confirm the alignment of your Polarizer D component;s lambda plate. If it is defective, a new Polarizer D component will be installed. There will be no charge for this action. Should you have any questions related to this issue, please do not hesitate to the Carl Zeiss facility in New York by telephone 914-681-7815 or via email at ed.mancini@zeiss.com

Details

Recall number
Z-1744-2013
Initiated
May 28, 2013
Posted by FDA
July 17, 2013
Terminated
October 29, 2014
Product code
IBJ – Light, Microscope
Quantity
10
Distribution
Distributed in the states of MI, TX, SD, FL, GA, NY, and NY.
Recalling firm
Zeiss, Carl Inc, Thornwood, NY

Official FDA recall record