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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

Leica M525 F50 Surgical Microscope; Article No. 10338422; Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag, 201 Max Schmidheiny Strasse, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Product Usage: The intended use of this device is for improving visibility of objects through magnification and illumination. It can be applied for observation and documentation and for human and veterinary medical treatment.

Z-2053-2012

June 04, 2012

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Event
Event 62114
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
39 Units - USA , 4 Units - Canada
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2053-2012

Official wording

Reason: Leica Microsystems evaluated data showing that a malfunction resulting in an illumination reduction can be observed when Leica M525 F50 surgical microscope is used in combination with a remote control connected to a remote video adapter or motorized dual video adapter.

Code information: Serial numbers serial numbers 110311001, 120312001, 20412001, 260112001, 300911001, 40811001, 80411001, 90312001, 10311002, 90611001, 260711001, 20911001, 200911001, 210911001, 111011001, 141011001, 241011001, 121211001, 141211001, 151211001, 191211001, 30112001, 50112001, 140212001, 60312001, 220312001, 300312001, 30412001, 50411001, 10411001, 130411001, 210411001, 170511001, 300511001, 90811001, 200312001, 50412001, 110112002, 280611001, 241011002, 20312001, 101011001 and 270911001

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, including Puerto Rico, and the countriy of Canada.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Leica Microsystems evaluated data showing that a malfunction resulting in an illumination reduction can be observed when Leica M525 F50 surgical microscope is used in combination with a remote control connected to a remote video adapter or motorized dual video adapter.