FDA Recall Terminated

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

Recall: Z-1744-2013 · Initiated May 28, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1744-2013
Event Number
65355
Firm
Zeiss, Carl Inc
FEI Number
2431026
Product Code
IBJ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
May 28, 2013
Posted
July 17, 2013
Terminated
October 29, 2014
Address
1 Zeiss Dr, Thornwood, NY, 10594-1939

Description

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

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.

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 will be installed. There will be no charge for this action. Should you have any questions related to this issue, please do not hesitate to the Carl Zeiss facility in New York by telephone 914-681-7815 or via email at [email protected]

Distribution

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

Quantity

10