CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 21 Dec 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
M530 OHX recalled by Leica Microsystems
Leica Microsystems is recalling Leica Microsystems M530 OHX, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 Nov 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0477-2023
- FDA event ID
- 91200
- Recalling firm
- Leica Microsystems, deerfield, IL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 21 Nov 2022
- FDA classified
- 9 Dec 2022
- Reported
- 21 Dec 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Surgical Instruments
Timeline
| 21 Nov 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 9 Dec 2022 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 21 Dec 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
There is a potential issue resulting in the Power Supply potentially becoming overheated due to internal components overstressing. Consequently, due to the overstressing of the internal components, one specific component can fail which will cause the device to unexpectedly shutdown.
Product as listed by the FDA
Leica MICROSYSTEMS M530 OHX, Part Number 10448737, surgical microscope system
Where it was distributed
US Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Is M530 OHX recalled?
Yes. Leica Microsystems recalled M530 OHX on 21 Nov 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-0477-2023.
Why was it recalled?
There is a potential issue resulting in the Power Supply potentially becoming overheated due to internal components overstressing. Consequently, due to the overstressing of the internal components, one specific component can fail which will cause the device to unexpectedly shutdown.
Which lots are affected?
Serial Numbers: 10622001, 10622002, 10822001, 20322002, 20522001, 20622001, 30122001, 30322001, 30522001, 30622002, 30722001, 31221001, 40422001, 41221001, 50122001, 60122001, 60522001, 60622001, 70122001, 70322001, 70422001, 70622001, 80422001, 80422002, 80722001, 80822001, 90122001, 90622001, 91221001, 100122001, 100122002, 100322002, 100622001, 100622002, 110222001, 110522001, 110822001, 111221001, 120222001, 120522001, 130122001, 130522001, 130622001, 140122001, 140222001, 140422001, 140522001, 141221001, 151221001, 160122001, 160322001, 160622001, 160622002, 170222001, 170522001, 190322001, 190622001, 200122001, 200522001, 200722001, 210422001, 210622001, 230222001, 230622001, 240122001, 240522001, 260522001, 260722001, 260722002, 261121001, 261221001, 270122001, 270422001, 270422002, 270522001, 270622001, 271121001, 280222002, 280622001, 290522001, 290622001, 291221001, 300322001, 300622002, 301121001, 301221001, 310322001, 310522001. ***EXPANSION 09/08/2023, Serial Numbers: 220523002, 220822001, 131222001, 251122001, 271122001, 100223001, 220423001, 300822001, 30323001, 41222001, 51222001, 91222002, 81222002, 301122001, 180822001, 71222001, 180722001, 220523001, 300523002, 80623001, 30523001, 11122001, 31122001, 81122001, 91222001, 30723001, 211122001, 121222001, 310523001, 40423001, 290323001, 300323001, 141222001, 141222002, 310822001, 40623002, 300922001, 200223001, 90223001, 180523001, 280523001, 240423001, 10623001, 191122001, 61222001, 90623001, 190423001, 70223001, 90223002, 40723001, 130623001, 180423001, 230922001, 260922001, 251022001, 291022001, 200323001, 261022001, 140523001, 160523001.
Where was it sold?
US Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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