FDA Device recall Z-1629-2020
Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)
- FDA Device
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2020-04-15
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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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1629-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2019-10-02 |
| Published | 2020-04-15 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC |
| Company | Zeiss Carl |
| Distribution | US |
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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