FDA recall record

Olympus Corporation of the Americas InstaClear Lens Sheath recall — FDA Z-1888-2024

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

Class IIclassification
Z-1888-2024official record ID
May 29, 2024report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1888-2024
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmOlympus Corporation of the Americas
Report dateMay 29, 2024
Recall initiation dateApr 3, 2024
Quantitypending
LocationCenter Valley, PA, United States

Official 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.

Why the product was recalled

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

Distribution information

Domestic: Nationwide Distribution; Foreign: Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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