# FDA recall Z-3175-2018

> **Leica Microsystems, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-09-04.

## Product

Leica M525 F20 Surgical Microscope System

## Reason for recall

The firm received complaints that the instrument tipped over when the swing arm was fully extended.

## Distribution

US and Canada

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3175-2018
- **Recalling firm:** Leica Microsystems, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-09-04
- **Report date:** 2018-09-26
- **Termination date:** 2021-08-17

- **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-3175-2018

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3175-2018. Retrieved 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3175-2018. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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