Zeiss, Carl Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2013 - (Recall #: Z-1744-2013)

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:

Polarizer D Fixed w/Rotating Red 1 lambda plate. Utilized in upright Zeiss microscopes to aid in diagnosis by means of color variation.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 28, 2013

Date Posted: July 24, 2013

Recall Number: Z-1744-2013

Event ID: 65355

Reason for Recall:

Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC is recalling the Polarizer D component used in All upright ZEISS microscopes (Axio Imager, Axio Scope.A1, Axio Lab.A1) due to Misaligned Full-Wave (Lambda) Plate.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 10

Code Information:

Model # 445226-0000-000

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed in the states of MI, TX, SD, FL, GA, NY, and NY.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated