FDA recall record

Seiler Instr. & Mfg. Co Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope Microscope examination of the human ear recall — FDA Z-1294-2018

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…

Class IIclassification
Z-1294-2018official record ID
Apr 11, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1294-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmSeiler Instr. & Mfg. Co. Inc.
Report dateApr 11, 2018
Recall initiation dateJan 1, 2017
Quantity43 units, but 1 affected
LocationSaint Louis, MO, United States

Official product description

Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope Microscope examination of the human ear, nose, and throat.

Why the product was recalled

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.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : CA, CO, FL, IL, MN, NV, OK, TX., and to the countries of : Canada, China, Ecuador, England, Greece, Guatemala, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and United Arab Emirates.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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