# FDA recall Z-1294-2018

> **Seiler Instr. & Mfg. Co. Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2017-01-01.

## Product

Alpha Air 6 ENT Microscope    Microscope examination of the human ear, nose, and throat.

## Reason for recall

The microscope may tip over if attachments are fully extended in one line and there is an attempt to move the device not by the handles mounted on the post.

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Distribution to the states of :  CA, CO, FL, IL, MN, NV, OK, TX., and to the countries of : Canada, China, Ecuador, England, Greece, Guatemala, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and  United Arab Emirates.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1294-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Seiler Instr. & Mfg. Co. Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2017-01-01
- **Report date:** 2018-04-11

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Saint Louis, MO, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1294-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1294-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1294-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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