Leica Microsystems recalls M220 F12 surgical microscopes due to risk of unintended drops into surgical field. Affected units have specific serial numbers. Contact Leica for details.
The M220 optics may unintentionally drop into the surgical field, risking contact with the patient.
Leica Microsystems is recalling its M220 F12 surgical microscopes because the optics could unintentionally drop into the surgical field, potentially contacting the patient. This recall affects specific serial numbers and requires immediate attention to prevent injury.
The microscope's optics may fall into the surgical field without warning. This could cause unintended contact with the patient, leading to potential injury during medical procedures.
Surgical professionals using the Leica M220 F12 microscope are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with this device could be exposed to the dropped optics.
Check if your microscope has a serial number starting with 10448367 followed by 8-10 digits. The affected models are listed in the recall notice.
Immediately cease using the Leica M220 F12 microscope if you have the affected serial numbers.
The microscope's optics may unintentionally drop into the surgical field, risking contact with the patient.
Serial numbers starting with 10448367 followed by 8-10 digits: 10448367-60618002, 10448367-150317002, 10448367-40518001, 10448367-170417002, 10448367-80517001, 10448367-131117001, 10448367-271117001, 10448367-91017002, 10448367-220318003, 10448367-61017001, 10448367-171117001, 10448367-90418001, 10448367-170417001, 10448367-20418001, 10448367-170718002.
Stop using it immediately and contact Leica Microsystems for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Leica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0772-2019 — Leica Leica Hello, I own a Leica that is covered by recall Z-0772-2019 from Leica. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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