Zeiss, Carl Inc: Medical Device Recall in 2020 - (Recall #: Z-1629-2020)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2020.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: October 2, 2019

Date Posted: April 15, 2020

Recall Number: Z-1629-2020

Event ID: 84163

Reason for Recall:

When the user tilts the transmitted light arm of the microscope to the end of its axis range, laser safety can be bypassed and result in emission of class lIlb laser radiation. This issue arises when a ZEISS inverted stage stand (Axio Observer or Axio Vert) is used in as a component of the LSM 700, 800 and 900 system

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: US: 600; Global: 1600

Code Information:

(LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

Voluntary or Mandated:

FDA Mandated