Leica Microsystems, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-2053-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Leica M525 F50 Surgical Microscope; Article No. 10338422; Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag, 201 Max Schmidheiny Strasse, Heerbrugg, Switzerland Product Usage: The intended use of this device is for improving visibility of objects through magnification and illumination. It can be applied for observation and documentation and for human and veterinary medical treatment.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 4, 2012

Date Posted: August 1, 2012

Recall Number: Z-2053-2012

Event ID: 62114

Reason for Recall:

Leica Microsystems evaluated data showing that a malfunction resulting in an illumination reduction can be observed when Leica M525 F50 surgical microscope is used in combination with a remote control connected to a remote video adapter or motorized dual video adapter.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 39 Units - USA , 4 Units - Canada

Code Information:

Serial numbers serial numbers 110311001, 120312001, 20412001, 260112001, 300911001, 40811001, 80411001, 90312001, 10311002, 90611001, 260711001, 20911001, 200911001, 210911001, 111011001, 141011001, 241011001, 121211001, 141211001, 151211001, 191211001, 30112001, 50112001, 140212001, 60312001, 220312001, 300312001, 30412001, 50411001, 10411001, 130411001, 210411001, 170511001, 300511001, 90811001, 200312001, 50412001, 110112002, 280611001, 241011002, 20312001, 101011001 and 270911001

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) in the states of: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, including Puerto Rico, and the countriy of Canada.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated