Leica recalls M525 F20 Surgical Microscope System with serial numbers listed. The instrument may tip over when swing arm is fully extended, causing potential injury.
The firm received complaints that the instrument tipped over when the swing arm was fully extended.
Leica is recalling its M525 F20 Surgical Microscope System due to complaints that it tips over when the swing arm is fully extended. This could lead to injury if the microscope falls during use.
The microscope's swing arm can tip over when fully extended, potentially causing injury if it falls on a person or equipment. This hazard is reported through user complaints but does not indicate a specific mechanism for causing serious injury.
Surgical professionals and medical facilities that own or use the Leica M525 F20 Surgical Microscope System with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. The hazard occurs during routine use when the swing arm is fully extended.
Check the serial number on your Leica M525 F20 Surgical Microscope System. The affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice, including those added in October 2018.
Identify your microscope's serial number to see if it matches the list provided in the recall notice.
Leica received complaints that the instrument tips over when the swing arm is fully extended, which could lead to injury.
Check your serial number against the list provided in the recall notice. If it matches, stop using it until you can contact Leica for further instructions.
Yes, the recall includes specific serial numbers listed in the notice, including those added in October 2018.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Leica to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-3175-2018 — Leica Leica Hello, I own a Leica that is covered by recall Z-3175-2018 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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