Leica Microsystems products labeled as the following: Leica M320 Microscope Systems with Article ...
FDA Device Recall #Z-2555-2018 — Class II — June 4, 2018
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-2555-2018 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | June 4, 2018 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Leica Microsystems, Inc. |
| Location | Buffalo Grove, IL |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 8,564 Total Units |
Product Description
Leica Microsystems products labeled as the following: Leica M320 Microscope Systems with Article Numbers 10448419, 10448420, 10448485, 10448486 Product Usage: Intended use of this device is an optical instrument for magnifying and illuminating specimens. It can be applied for observation and documentation and for human and veterinary medical treatment. Not for use in Eye Operations.
Reason for Recall
Possible failure of screws which hold the gas spring fixation bracket in place. Due to this failure, the gas spring, which is fixed to the upper part of the parallelogram, cannot hold up the weight of the optics carrier.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution US Nationwide in the states of : CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IL, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TN, TX. International Distribution: Canada, AUSTRALIA, BELGIUM, Bolivia, BRAZIL, BULGARIA, CHILE, CHINA, DENMARK, EGYPT, EL SALVADOR, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, HONGKONG, HUNGARY, INDIA, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KUWAIT, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PORTUGAL, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, TAIWAN,THAILAND, TURKEY, UK
Lot / Code Information
A. Article Number 10448419 (Serial Numbers 160714001, 10814001, 200814001, 200814002, 90914001, 021014001, 21214001, 31214001, 81214001, 190115001, 190115002); B Article Number 10448420 (Serial Numbers 180514001, 180514002, 190514001, 190514002, 190514003, 190514004, 200514001, 200514002, 200514003, 200514004, 210514001, 210514002, 210514003, 210514004, 220514001, 220514002, 220514003, 260514001, 260514002, 270514001, 270514002, 270514003, 270514004, 270514005, 280514001, 280514002, 280514003, 290514001, 300514001, 300514002, 300514003, 20614001, 40614001, 50614001, 50614002, 50614003, 60614001, 90614001, 90614002, 100614001, 100614002, 100614003, 120614001, 120614002, 120614003, 130614001, 130614002, 130614003, 130614004, 90514002, 160614001, 160614002, 160614003, 160614004, 170614001, 190614001, 200614001, 200614002, 200614003, 230614001, 230614002, 230614003, 240614001, 250614001, 250614002, 250614003, 250614004, 250614005, 270614001, 300614001, 300614002, 300614003, 10714001, 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Frequently Asked Questions
Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.