Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0412-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Leica Microsystems, Inc. |
| Report date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 3, 2021 |
| Quantity | 2,800 |
| Location | Buffalo Grove, IL, United States |
Official product description
Leica Microsystems M220 F12 Microscope Systems
Why the product was recalled
In May 2021, Leica Microsystems received one (1) complaint pertaining to the M220 F12 Surgical Microscope system. There was no patient injury reported for this complaint. However, the identified defect carries some potential injury risk. In the event that this defect may occur, the M220 optics carrier may unintentionally drop into the surgical field, risking contact with the patient.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, MI, MD, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WI, and Puerto Rico. The countries of Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Georgia, Great Britain, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syrian Arab Republic, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam.
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: E-Mail.
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