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FDA Device recall Z-1726-2014

Leica Ceiling Mount MS-1F & MC-1F for use with the M500 N operating microscope

On 2014-06-18 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Leica Ceiling Mount MS-1F & MC-1F for use with the M500 N operating microscope by Leica Microsystems, citing the ceiling mount supplier encountered an event in which the drive screw in the motor unit, which lifts and lowers the lower lift arm, broke. As a result, the lift arm fell down a….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1726-2014
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-09-11
Published2014-06-18
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyLeica Microsystems
DistributionAZ, IL, MA, MO, NC, OR, TX, VA, WI

Product

Leica Ceiling Mount MS-1F & MC-1F for use with the M500 N operating microscope. Article Number 10446657 utilizes a supply voltage of 110 V. Article Number 10446658 utilizes a supply voltage of 220 V. Intended to be used for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination.

Reason

The ceiling mount supplier encountered an event in which the drive screw in the motor unit, which lifts and lowers the lower lift arm, broke. As a result, the lift arm fell down approx. 60 cm (23.6 inches).

Identifiers

code_infoLeica Ceiling Mounts MS-1F, MC-1F; Article Numbers: 10446657, 10446658

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1726-2014%22

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