Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utilized on all upright ZE...

FDA Recall #Z-0799-2014 — Class II — December 20, 2013

Recall #Z-0799-2014 Date: December 20, 2013 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utilized on all upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Scope. A1, Axio Lab. A1). Component used to determine composition of urinary calculi, urinary sediments, bio-crystallates and diagnosis of pathological characteristics in medical applications (e.g.: testing for gout or pseudogout); also used for non-medical scientific research.

Reason for Recall

Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC has recalled the Compensator Slider Lamda 6x20 component utilized on Standard Pathology Microscopes due to misalignment of the lambda plate.

Recalling Firm

Zeiss, Carl Inc — Thornwood, NY

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

335 units Total (14 domestically & 321 internationally)

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide including NY, TX, NC, FL, ME, MA and MI; and Internationally to Arab Emirates, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Spain, and Taiwan.

Code Information

part number 473704-0000-000

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated