Seiler Instr. & Mfg. Co. Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1294-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope Microscope examination of the human ear, nose, and throat.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: January 1, 2017

Date Posted: April 11, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1294-2018

Event ID: 79362

Reason for Recall:

The microscope may tip over if attachments are fully extended in one line and there is an attempt to move the device not by the handles mounted on the post.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 43 units, but 1 affected

Code Information:

Model Number 6 ENT

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of : CA, CO, FL, IL, MN, NV, OK, TX., and to the countries of : Canada, China, Ecuador, England, Greece, Guatemala, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and United Arab Emirates.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated