Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Zeiss brand OPMI Pentero C Recalled by Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. Due to Carl Zeiss Meditec is conducting a field corrective...

Date: April 18, 2013
Company: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Zeiss brand OPMI Pentero C, Surgical microscope and accessories, Model: OPMI Pentero C, Product Numbers: 302583-9001-000 (PENTERO C), and 305961-0000-00 (Ceiling Mount for PENTERO C), Product Usage: A surgical microscope and accessories is an AC-powered device intended for use during surgery to provide a magnified view of the surgical field.

Quantity: 6 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Carl Zeiss Meditec is conducting a field corrective action for its OPMI Pentero C surgical microscope system. During a routine inspection, one microscope installation was found to have 3 (three) broken screws out of 6 (six) in the lower section of the ceiling mount.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. has 10 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report