Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utilized on Recalled by Zeiss, Carl Inc Due to Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC has recalled the Compensator...

Date: December 20, 2013
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

Compensator Slider Lambda 6x20 component (part number 473704-0000-000) utilized on all upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Scope. A1, Axio Lab. A1). Component used to determine composition of urinary calculi, urinary sediments, bio-crystallates and diagnosis of pathological characteristics in medical applications (e.g.: testing for gout or pseudogout); also used for non-medical scientific research.

Quantity: 335 units Total (14 domestically & 321 internationally)

Why Was This Recalled?

Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC has recalled the Compensator Slider Lamda 6x20 component utilized on Standard Pathology Microscopes due to misalignment of the lambda plate.

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