DirectFRAP (Direct Flourescence Recovery After Photobleaching) Imaging System is an extension unit for Axio Observer that is used for microscopic analyses of dynamic processes within living cells. The DirectFRAP module is a component used in conjunction with Laser Scanning Microscopes, Non-Medical Devices for Research Use. The DirectFRAP Imaging System is a Class 3B laser system. The DirectFRAP Imaging System is a laser manipulation slider which allows coupling of laser light simultaneously with the conventional fluorescence illumination into the reflected-light beam path of the microscope system. Depending on the application, the laser light is used for the targeted bleaching of fluorophores for FRAP experiments or for the conversion of fluorophores within the cell.
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1129-2012
- Event Number
- 59285
- Firm
- Zeiss, Carl Inc
- FEI Number
- 2431026
- Product Code
- REK
- Status
- Terminated
- Root Cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Initiated
- April 28, 2011
- Posted
- February 29, 2012
- Terminated
- December 11, 2012
- Address
- 1 Zeiss Dr, Thornwood, NY, 10594-1939
Description
DirectFRAP (Direct Flourescence Recovery After Photobleaching) Imaging System is an extension unit for Axio Observer that is used for microscopic analyses of dynamic processes within living cells. The DirectFRAP module is a component used in conjunction with Laser Scanning Microscopes, Non-Medical Devices for Research Use. The DirectFRAP Imaging System is a Class 3B laser system. The DirectFRAP Imaging System is a laser manipulation slider which allows coupling of laser light simultaneously with the conventional fluorescence illumination into the reflected-light beam path of the microscope system. Depending on the application, the laser light is used for the targeted bleaching of fluorophores for FRAP experiments or for the conversion of fluorophores within the cell.
The manufacturer confirmed that the opto-semiconductor sensors can be triggered by exposure to incandescent lighting. The safety interlock is in place to prevent unintended exposure to Class 3B laser radiation.
Carl Zeiss MicroImaging LLC, through trained personnel, first visited each user site, provided additional user instructions, re-labeled the components to provide adequate instruction and warning and further placed a label over the access to the locking screw which secures the component to the microscope. Carl Zeiss Inc. issued "IMPORTANT LASER SAFETY NOTICE: URGENT: FIELD CORRECTIVE ACTION" notices to each user by express courier in late April 2011, Carl Zeiss personnel will confirm that the relabeling has been performed and updated instructions for use have been provided. For questions, please contact the company. The firm will implement 2 actions. Service Representatives will visit each user site, provide additional user instructions, relabel the components to provide adequate instruction and warning, and add a label over the access to the locking screw which secures the component to the microscope. Secondly, when new replacement sensors are available, Carl Zeiss field service technicians will perform the component replacements. Modified components are anticipated to be available within 6 months and replacement completed by April 2012.
Worldwide Distribution -- USA (nationwide)
11 units