Class II — Zeiss, Carl Inc
| Recalling firm | Carl Zeiss Inc. |
|---|---|
| Registered facility | View this company's 2 registered facilities → (openFDA recall records do not name a specific facility) |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | 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 |
| Product | Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900) |
| Quantity | US: 600; Global: 1600 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide |
| Initiated | 2019-10-02 |
| Classified | 2020-04-06 |
| Terminated | 2024-07-25 |
| Recall number | Z-1629-2020 |
| Initiation | FDA Mandated |
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)
Cite this record
RegWarden. “Class II recall — Zeiss, Carl Inc (Z-1629-2020).” Compiled from U.S. FDA public records (openFDA; FDA Data Dashboard). Data as of 2026-10-06. https://regwarden.com/recall/84163/
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