Recall Z-1744-2013 ยท IBJ Light, Microscope
Zeiss, Carl Inc
Polarizer D Fixed w/Rotating Red 1 lambda plate. Utilized in upright Zeiss microscopes to aid in diagnosis by means of color variation.
| Date | Jul 17, 2013 (initiated May 28, 2013) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | On May 28, 2013, Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC recalled a Polarizer Component due to Misaligned Full-Wave (Lambda) Plate. Carl Ziess Microscopy distributed notices to their customers via e-mail. Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC requests that all customers immediately discontinue the use of the component for any applications which rely on accurate color-change sequence results. Your service provider will contact you to schedule a visit in which a factory trained service technician will confirm the alignment of your Polarizer D component;s lambda plate. If it is defective, a new Polarizer D component |
| Quantity | 10 |
| Distribution | Distributed in the states of MI, TX, SD, FL, GA, NY, and NY. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
This recall record lists no 510(k) number.