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 MSF-1 for use with M841 and M501 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 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.

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