FDA Device recall Z-1294-2018
Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope Microscope examination of the human ear, nose, and throat
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2018-04-11
On 2018-04-11 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope Microscope examination of the human ear, nose, and throat by Seiler Instr And Mfg, citing the microscope may tip over if attachments are fully extended in one line and there is an attempt to move the device not by the handles mounted on the post.
Read the official FDA Device notice
| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1294-2018 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2017-01-01 |
| Published | 2018-04-11 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC |
| Company | Seiler Instr And Mfg |
| Distribution | CA, CO, FL, IL, MN, NV, OK, TX |
Product
Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope Microscope examination of the human ear, nose, and throat.
Reason
The microscope may tip over if attachments are fully extended in one line and there is an attempt to move the device not by the handles mounted on the post.
Identifiers
| code_info | Model Number 6 ENT |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1294-2018%22
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