Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) Ag: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-2177-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2013.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Surgical microscope The device is used to improve the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination and can be applied for observation and documentation and for human veterinary medical treatment.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: December 18, 2012

Date Posted: September 18, 2013

Recall Number: Z-2177-2013

Event ID: 64601

Reason for Recall:

The brake in the Z axis and/or brakes in the AB and C axes failed during installation.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 28 units

Code Information:

Serial Numbers: OH5-45912, OH5-46012, OH5-46112, OH5-46212, OH5-46312, OH5-46412, OH5-46512, OH5-46612, OH5-46712, OH5-46912, OH5-47012, OH5-47112, OH5-47212, OH5-47312, OH5-47412, OH5-47512, OH5-47612, OH5-47812, OH5-47912, OH5-48012, OH5-48112, OH5-48212, OH5-48312, OH5-48312

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide distribution: USA (Nationwide) including states of: AK, CA, CO, NY, and OR; and countries of: Belarus, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Norway, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and Vietnam.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated