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InstaClear Lens Sheath. The InstaClear lens cleaner system and versatile sheath cleans and clears the lens of a rigid endoscope almost inst…

Olympus Corporation of the Americas · Potential for distal end of the sheath to break off during a procedure.

Open, ClassifiedUnder Investigation by firmZ-1888-2024
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Cfres ID
207542
Product res number
Z-1888-2024
Event date initiated
2024-04-03
Event date posted
2024-05-23
Recall status
Open, Classified
Res event number
94545
Product code
EOB
Firm FEI number
2429304
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Address 1
3500 Corporate Pkwy
City
Center Valley
State
PA
Postal code
18034-8229
Additional info contact
Cynthia Ow 647-9993203
Reason for recall
Potential for distal end of the sheath to break off during a procedure.
Root cause description
Under Investigation by firm
Product quantity
pending
Distribution pattern
Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; Foreign: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan.
Product description

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.

Code info

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.

Action

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.

K numbers
K152531
Harmonized identifiers (openFDA)
Device name
Nasopharyngoscope (Flexible Or Rigid)
Medical specialty description
Ear, Nose, Throat
Regulation number
874.4760
Device class
2
K number
K243639, K234096, K965233, K132009, K181240, K945381, K945081, K020599, K023004, K202727, K220465, K100125, K944670, K072387, K941565, K162410, K200609, K936257, K946011, K232015, K902683, K222587, K170285, K950809, K874215, K070752, K261544, K162916, K024095, K182102, K221638, K951201, K944861, K942265, K943074, K940028, K950603, K970247, K003830, K896297 +123 more
Registration number
9710058, 9610877, 3014644276, 8044098, 3010220595, 1052728, 9611680, 3010202439, 9515015, 3004361445, 3015925378, 3023102955, 1928237, 3042172882, 3017636737, 1218141, 3013497507, 1643264, 3006154292, 3003637092, 3010264076, 1650907, 3015552886, 3014605202, 3012797688, 3011050570, 3025349506, 9614969, 3018094310, 3009134855, 3025482817, 3005216736, 2242464, 3004644065, 1221826, 9614641, 3003604053, 1221934, 1057421, 2243757 +92 more
FEI number
1000116142, 3010220595, 3007130719, 3004361445, 3015925378, 1000208608, 3023102955, 1928237, 3003495548, 3042172882, 3017636737, 1218141, 3013497507, 3002807798, 1643264, 3006154292, 3003637092, 3010264076, 3002808001, 3007475226, 3003276727, 3015552886, 3014605202, 3012797688, 3011050570, 3025349506, 3018094310, 3009134855, 3025482817, 3005216736, 2242464, 3004644065, 1221826, 3003604053, 1221934, 1000499348, 2243757, 3016678045, 1000115586, 3004612223 +92 more
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