Z-1725-2014Class II

Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1 for use with M841 and M501 operating microscopes. Article Number 10446781 utilizes...

Name: Z-1725-2014 Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1 for use with M841 and M501 operating microscopes. Article Number 10446781 utilizes...
Creator: Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Published: 2013-09-11
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Leica Microsystems, Inc. / initiated 2013-09-11 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Leica Microsystems, Inc. began a recall of Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1 for use with M841 and M501 operating microscopes. Article Number 10446781 utilizes a supply voltage of 230 V. Article Number 10446782... on 2013-09-11. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The ceiling mount supplier encountered an event in which the drive screw in the motor unit, which lifts and lowers the lower lift arm, broke. As a result, the lift arm fell down approx. 60 cm (23.6 inches)". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1725-2014
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2013-09-11
Posted: 2014-06-07
Terminated: 2017-04-24
Recalling firm: Leica Microsystems, Inc.
Product: Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1 for use with M841 and M501 operating microscopes. Article Number 10446781 utilizes a supply voltage of 230 V. Article Number 10446782 utilizes a supply voltage of 110 V. Intended to be used for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination.
Product code: OUE Micro Total Analysis Instrument System
Reason for recall: The ceiling mount supplier encountered an event in which the drive screw in the motor unit, which lifts and lowers the lower lift arm, broke. As a result, the lift arm fell down approx. 60 cm (23.6 inches).
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Nonconforming Material/Component
Action: A Medical Device Correction letter, dated September 11, 2013, was sent to all direct accounts. The letters advised customers that a Leica Microsystems representative will contact them and make arrangements to conduct an inspection of the ceiling mount(s) and to provide additional preventative maintenance and inspection protocols for the devices. Customers are asked to complete and return the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and send it back to Leica Microsystems within 10 days of receiving the Medical Device Correction letter. Customers with questions should contact their Leica Microsystems representative.
Quantity in commerce: 103 total
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of AZ, IL, MA, MO, NC, OR, TX, VA, and WI; and, the countries of Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots: Leica Ceiling Mount MSF-1; Article Numbers: 10446781, 10446782

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line

FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1725-2014
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1725-2014	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2014-06-18	2014-06-06
Z-1726-2014	Class II	Terminated	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2014-06-18	2014-06-06

Product code OUE

The FDA recall record names no cleared device, and no clearance has been matched to it.

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About this record

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)