Leica Microsystems, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2014 - (Recall #: Z-1726-2014)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2014.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 11, 2013

Date Posted: June 18, 2014

Recall Number: Z-1726-2014

Event ID: 66274

Reason for Recall:

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).

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 103 total

Code Information:

Leica Ceiling Mounts MS-1F, MC-1F; Article Numbers: 10446657, 10446658

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AZ, IL, MA, MO, NC, OR, TX, VA, and WI; and, the countries of Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated