Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Cell Observer SD Recalled by Zeiss, Carl Inc Due to In certain eyepiece configurations the laser shutter may...

Date: May 8, 2018
Company: Zeiss, Carl 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 Zeiss, Carl Inc directly.

Affected Products

Cell Observer SD, DirectFRAP, Laser TIRF 1, Laser TIRF 2, Laser TIRF3, LightSheet, Elyra, and multiple Laser Scanning Microscopes. Laser scanning microscopes are used in cell biology research.

Quantity: 1070 units to US

Why Was This Recalled?

In certain eyepiece configurations the laser shutter may not close completely, permitting reflected beams that may be greater than the Class I limit.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Zeiss, Carl Inc

Zeiss, Carl Inc has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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