Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1 for use with M841 and M501 operating microscopes. Article Number 10446781 utilizes a supply voltage of 230 V. Article Number 10446782 utilizes a supply voltage of 110 V. Intended to be used for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination.
FDA Recall Z-1725-2014 · Posted 2014-06-07
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Recalling FirmLeica Microsystems, Inc.
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeOUE
Date Initiated2013-09-11
Date Terminated2017-04-24
Product Quantity103 total
Reason for Recall
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).
Firm Action
A Medical Device Correction letter, dated September 11, 2013, was sent to all direct accounts. The letters advised customers that a Leica Microsystems representative will contact them and make arrangements to conduct an inspection of the ceiling mount(s) and to provide additional preventative maintenance and inspection protocols for the devices. Customers are asked to complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and send it back to Leica Microsystems within 10 days of receiving the Medical Device Correction letter. Customers with questions should contact their Leica Microsystems representative.
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AZ, IL, MA, MO, NC, OR, TX, VA, and WI; and, the countries of Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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