Reported Aug 1, 2012 · Terminated

Leica M525 F50 Surgical Microscope; Article No. 10338422; Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag, 201 Max Schmidheiny Strasse,…

Leica Microsystems, 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: Leica Microsystems, Inc. · 1700 Leider Ln · Buffalo Grove, IL · 60089-6622

Is this the product you have?

    • Leica M525 F50 Surgical Microscope
    • Article No. 10338422
    • Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag
    • 201 Max Schmidheiny Strasse
    • Heerbrugg
  • Switzerland Product UsageThe 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
Lot codes and dates
    • 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
Amount recalled
39 Units - USA , 4 Units - Canada

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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.

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 Oct 29, 2012 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:10 PM UTC

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