Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Leica Ceiling Mount MS-1F & MC-1F for use with the Recalled by Leica Microsystems, Inc. Due to The ceiling mount supplier encountered an event in...

Date: September 11, 2013
Company: Leica Microsystems, 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 Leica Microsystems, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Leica Ceiling Mount MS-1F & MC-1F for use with the M500 N operating microscope. Article Number 10446657 utilizes a supply voltage of 110 V. Article Number 10446658 utilizes a supply voltage of 220 V. Intended to be used for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination.

Quantity: 103 total

Why Was This Recalled?

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).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 9 states: AZ, IL, MA, MO, NC, OR, TX, VA, WI

Affected (9 states)Not affected

About Leica Microsystems, Inc.

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