# FDA recall Z-0772-2019

> **Leica Microsystems, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-01-02.

## Product

Leica M220 F12 surgical microscope     The Leica M220 F12 surgical microscope is an optical instrument for improving the visibility of objects through magnification and illumination. It can be applied for observation and documentation and for human and veterinary medical treatment.

## Reason for recall

The M220 optics may unintentionally drop into the surgical field, risking contact with the patient.

## Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: Albania, Algeria, Armenia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Burundi, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt,  France, Germany,  Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Malaysia, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Spain, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine,  and Vietnam.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0772-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Leica Microsystems, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-01-02
- **Report date:** 2019-01-30
- **Termination date:** 2021-04-02

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Buffalo Grove, IL, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0772-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0772-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0772-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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