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FDA Device recall Z-1629-2020

Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)

On 2020-04-15 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900) by Zeiss Carl, citing when the user tilts the transmitted light arm of the microscope to the end of its axis range, laser safety can be bypassed and result in emission of class lIlb laser radiation. Th….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1629-2020
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-10-02
Published2020-04-15
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyZeiss Carl
DistributionUS

Product

Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)

Reason

When the user tilts the transmitted light arm of the microscope to the end of its axis range, laser safety can be bypassed and result in emission of class lIlb laser radiation. This issue arises when a ZEISS inverted stage stand (Axio Observer or Axio Vert) is used in as a component of the LSM 700, 800 and 900 system

Identifiers

code_info(LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)

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-1629-2020%22

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