Zeiss brand OPMI Pentero C, Surgical microscope and accessories, Model: OPMI Pentero C, Product Numbers: 302583-9001-000 (PENTERO C), and 305961-0000-00 (Ceiling Mount for PENTERO C), Product Usage: A surgical microscope and accessories is an AC-powered device intended for use during surgery to provide a magnified view of the surgical field.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers: 6725000708, 6725000709, 6725000710, 6725000713, 6725100725, 6725120813
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Carl Zeiss Meditec is conducting a field corrective action for its OPMI Pentero C surgical microscope system. During a routine inspection, one microscope installation was found to have 3 (three) broken screws out of 6 (six) in the lower section of the ceiling mount.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Zeiss brand OPMI Pentero C, Surgical microscope and accessories, Model: OPMI Pentero C, Product Numbers: 302583-9001-000 (PENTERO C), and 305961-0000-00 (Ceiling Mount for PENTERO C), Product Usage: A surgical microscope and accessories is an AC-powered device intended for use during surgery to provide a magnified view of the surgical field.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers: 6725000708, 6725000709, 6725000710, 6725000713, 6725100725, 6725120813

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1440-2013

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