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Class II — Zeiss, Carl Inc

Recalling firmCarl Zeiss Inc.
Registered facilityView this company's 2 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility)
ClassificationClass II
StatusTerminated
ReasonCarl 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.
ProductPolarizer D Fixed w/Rotating Red 1 lambda plate. Utilized in upright Zeiss microscopes to aid in diagnosis by means of color variation.
Quantity10
DistributionDistributed in the states of MI, TX, SD, FL, GA, NY, and NY.
Initiated2013-05-28
Classified2013-07-17
Terminated2014-10-29
Recall numberZ-1744-2013
InitiationVoluntary: Firm initiated

Source: U.S. FDA via openFDA (opens in a new tab) (device registration & enforcement). Data as of 2026-10-06. Verify this recall record at FDA → (opens in a new tab)

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RegWarden. “Class II recall — Zeiss, Carl Inc (Z-1744-2013).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/65355/

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