FDAClass IIJanuary 29, 2014

Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component recall

Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utilized on all upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Scope. A1, Axio…

Why was Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component recalled?

Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC has recalled the Compensator Slider Lamda 6x20 component utilized on Standard Pathology Microscopes due to misalignment of the lambda plate.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

part number 473704-0000-000

Product
Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utilized on all upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Scope. A1, Axio…
Recalling firm
Zeiss, Carl Inc
Quantity
335 units Total (14 domestically & 321 internationally)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - Nationwide including NY, TX, NC, FL, ME, MA and MI; and Internationally to Arab Emirates, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Kosovo, Lithuania, Mexico, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Poland, Spain, and Taiwan.
Recall date
January 29, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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