# FDA recall Z-1629-2020

> **Zeiss, Carl Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-10-02.

## Product

Component for Laser Scanning Microscopes (LSM 700, LSM 800 and LSM 900)

## Reason for recall

When the user tilts the transmitted light arm of the microscope to the end of its axis range, laser safety can be bypassed and result in emission of class lIlb laser radiation. This issue arises when a ZEISS inverted stage stand (Axio Observer or Axio Vert) is used in as a component of the LSM 700, 800 and 900 system

## Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1629-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Zeiss, Carl Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-10-02
- **Report date:** 2020-04-15
- **Termination date:** 2024-07-25

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** FDA Mandated
- **Location:** Thornwood, NY, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1629-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1629-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1629-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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