Reported Apr 15, 2020 · Terminated

Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)

Zeiss, Carl Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Zeiss, Carl Inc · 1 Zeiss Dr · Thornwood, NY · 10594-1939

Is this the product you have?

  • Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)
Lot codes and dates
    • (LSM 700
    • LSM 800 and LSM 900)
Amount recalled
US: 600; Global: 1600

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Jul 25, 2024 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:30 PM UTC

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