Leica M525 F20 Microscope Systems (2018-08-17)

Starting date:

August 17, 2018

Posting date:

September 17, 2018

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-67758

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Affected products

Leica M525 F20 Microscope Systems

Reason

Leica Microsystems received five customer complaints stating that users inadvertently tipped over their Leica M525 F20 Microscope System. In four cases, it was confirmed, that the issue occurred when users handled the microscope while the swing arm was in fully extended position. The five complaints occurred in five different countries over a time frame between the years 2010 and 2017.

Affected products