Zeiss, Carl Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-2441-2018)

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:

Disinfection unit UV (432332-9020-000) for the Celldiscoverer 7 microscope

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: May 29, 2018

Date Posted: July 25, 2018

Recall Number: Z-2441-2018

Event ID: 80418

Reason for Recall:

Under certain circumstances, the firmware makes it possible for the Disinfection unit UV (432332-9020-000) to activate outside of the Celldiscoverer 7 housing. This may result in exposure of the users to harmful UV radiation.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 8

Code Information:

432332-9020-000

Distribution Pattern:

US Nationwide Distribution

Voluntary or Mandated:

FDA Mandated