Olympus recalls InstaClear Lens Sheaths (models LCS4K30BTOL, LCS1530TPOL, etc.) due to potential for distal end to break off during procedures, which could cause injury. Affected units sold in the U.S. from 2019 onward.
Potential for distal end of the sheath to break off during a procedure.
Olympus is recalling InstaClear Lens Sheaths because the distal end of the sheath might break off during surgery. This could lead to injury if the broken piece enters the nasal cavity. The recall affects specific models sold since 2019.
During endoscopic surgery, the distal end of the sheath may break off. If this happens, the broken piece could enter the nasal cavity and cause injury. The sheath is designed to stay in place during procedures, but this failure could occur under specific surgical conditions.
Surgical teams using the InstaClear Lens Sheaths for endoscopic procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing surgery with these sheaths could be affected if the sheath breaks during the procedure.
Check for model numbers: LCS4K30BTOL, LCS1530TPOL, LCS1830TPST, LCS4K30TPOL, LCS1545BTOL, LCS1845BTST, LCS4K45BTOL, LCS1545TPOL, LCS1845TPST, LCS4K45TPOL, LCS1570BTOL, LCS1870BTST, LCS4K70BTOL, LCS1570TPOL, LCS1870TPST, LCS4K70TPOL. These sheaths were sold in the U.S. starting in 2019.
Look for model numbers on the sheath: LCS4K30BTOL, LCS1530TPOL, LCS1830TPST, LCS4K30TPOL, LCS1545BTOL, LCS1845BTST, LCS4K45BTOL, LCS1545TPOL, LCS1845TPST, LCS4K45TPOL, LCS1570BTOL, LCS1870BTST, LCS4K70BTOL, LCS1570TPOL, LCS1870TPST, LCS4K70TPOL.
If you have the recalled sheath, contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for instructions on how to return it or get a replacement.
The distal end of the sheath may break off during surgery, which could cause injury if the broken piece enters the nasal cavity.
Models LCS4K30BTOL, LCS1530TPOL, LCS1830TPST, LCS4K30TPOL, LCS1545BTOL, LCS1845BTST, LCS4K45BTOL, LCS1545TPOL, LCS1845TPST, LCS4K45TPOL, LCS1570BTOL, LCS1870BTST, LCS4K70BTOL, LCS1570TPOL, LCS1870TPST, LCS4K70TPOL.
Check the model number on the sheath. These specific models were sold in the U.S. starting in 2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1888-2024 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1888-2024 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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