Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2448-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Alcon Research, Ltd. |
| Report date | Sep 2, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Quantity | 688 units |
| Location | Fort Worth, TX, United States |
Official product description
LX3 Floor Stand for Endure Luxite Envision Optical System; Endure LuxOR Q-Vue. Product Usage: The LX3 Microscope Floor Stand is an accessory to the LuxOR Opthalmic Microscope and the LuxOR Opthalmic Microscope with Q-VUE 3-D Assistant Visualization and provides a portable suspension system for the microscope that integrates an AC power module and microscope controls (Primary Control Panel and connectivity of foot controllers)
Why the product was recalled
Alcon is initiating a voluntary recall of all LX3 Microscope Floor Stands after receiving reports concerning loss of functionality due to issues with the cabling between the power, host and illumination modules, potentially causing the system to display a system message, and/or resulting in illumination failure.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide and the countries Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand/Fiji, Oman, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine and United Kingdom.
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: Letter.
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