M525 F20 000000000010448284Recalls & reported problems
Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG · Floorstand System F20 for M525 - for Leica surgical operating microscope system: M525 F20 · Class 1
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07630003551907), received between Jan 15, 2025 and Jan 23, 2026 — classified as 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Electrical /Electronic Property Problem2
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions2
Recent adverse event reports
The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJan 23, 2026Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (SCHWEIZ) AG RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM ITALY STATING THAT A M525 F20 HAD A FAILURE OF THE MAIN AND BACKUP ILLUMINATION DURING SURGERY. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24158402 ↗MalfunctionJan 15, 2025Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem
LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (SCHWEIZ) AG RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM CHINA STATING THAT AN M525 F20 HAD A LOSS OF ILLUMINATION DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21155253 ↗
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- 1788 1788210080Stryker Corporation · Microscope, surgical1 report
- ARveo 000000000010448999Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG · MICROSCOPE, SURGICAL1 report
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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