Recall Z-1888-2024

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated April 3, 2024

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

InstaClear Lens Sheath. The InstaClear lens cleaner system and versatile sheath cleans and clears the lens of a rigid endoscope almost instantly during surgery without have to remove it from the nasal cavity.

Codes / lots: Model No. LCS4K30BTOL, LCS1530TPOL, LCS1830TPST, LCS4K30TPOL, LCS1545BTOL, LCS1845BTST, LCS4K45BTOL, LCS1545TPOL, LCS1845TPST, LCS4K45TPOL, LCS1570BTOL, LCS1870BTST, LCS4K70BTOL, LCS1570TPOL, LCS1870TPST, LCS4K70TPOL; UDI-DI: 00821925040137, 00821925040151, 00821925040144, 00821925040175, 00821925040168, 00821925040199, 00821925040182, 00821925040083, 00821925040076, 00821925040106, 00821925040090, 00821925040120, 00821925040113, 00821925040069; All Lot Numbers.

Reason for recall

Potential for distal end of the sheath to break off during a procedure.

FDA-determined cause: Under Investigation by firm

Action taken

Consignees were mailed an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notification, dated 5/1/24. Consignees are instructed to read the provided labeling addendum, inspect their inventory to identify affected devices and place a copy of the addendum with the remaining inventory, ensure all required personnel are aware of this recall, notify those who received product further distributed, and acknowledge receipt of the recall notification using Olympus's recall portal. Consignees can report the incidence of a device breakage associated with this event to the Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-8489024, Option 1. Consignees with any questions can contact Olympus at 647-999-3203 or by email at Cynthia.Ow@olympus.com.

Details

Recall number
Z-1888-2024
Initiated
April 3, 2024
Posted by FDA
May 23, 2024
Product code
EOB – Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
Quantity
pending
Distribution
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; Foreign: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan.
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA

Official FDA recall record