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FDA Device recall Z-0838-2019

PROVEO 8 Ophthalmic Microscope System optical instrument for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination

On 2019-02-27 the FDA classified a Class II recall of PROVEO 8 Ophthalmic Microscope System optical instrument for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination by Leica Microsystems, citing the observed issues can lead to unexpected interruptions of the optics carrier focus drive movement, intermittent stops of the X-Y coupling movement or sporadic failures in the pr….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0838-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2017-09-25
Published2019-02-27
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyLeica Microsystems
Distributionn/a

Product

PROVEO 8 Ophthalmic Microscope System optical instrument for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination. It can be applied for observation and documentation and for human and veterinary medical treatment.

Reason

The observed issues can lead to unexpected interruptions of the optics carrier focus drive movement, intermittent stops of the X-Y coupling movement or sporadic failures in the proper on-screen display functionality of the HDR recording unit. Additionally, an anomaly in the device software may also lead to the unexpected behavior that when a user releases a handle or foot switch button this may not immediately end the actuated functionality. This behavior can only occur in unlikely workflows where a user changes a user profile or a mode change is initiated at the same time as a functional button is activated.

Identifiers

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0838-2019%22

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