Lower riskMedical device recall · FDA · Published January 16, 2024
Olympus InstaClear Lens Cleaner Recall: Japanese Instructions May Cause Lens to Fall
Olympus recalls InstaClear Lens Cleaners (models LCS1500UNOL to LCS4K70TPOL) due to Japanese instructions differing from English version, potentially causing lens to fall during surgery.
Japanese IFU version had slightly different language and illustrations from the English IFU, which could contribute to the tip and plate falling off. In order to maintain consistency globally, the Japanese IFU will be updated to reflect the instructions in the English IFU
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📍Recalling firmOlympus Corporation of the Americas3500 Corporate Pkwy · Center Valley, PA 18034-8229
“Olympus InstaClear Lens Cleaner Recall: Japanese Instructions May Cause Lens to Fall.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/56313-olympus-instaclear-lens-cleaner-recall-japanese-instructions-may-cause-lens. Based on FDA recall #Z-1368-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1368-2024%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Jan. 16, 2024, that Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling InstaClear Lens Cleaner devices due to a hazard where tips and plates may fall off. The agency cited inconsistent instructions for use between Japanese and English versions as the cause.
According to the FDA, the Japanese Instructions for Use (IFU) had slightly different language and illustrations from the English IFU. This discrepancy could contribute to the tip and plate falling off during use.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Olympus Corporation of the Americas has 133 other recalls on record since Aug. 18, 2017. Other recent recalls include the Olympus Tripp-Lite P580-025 DisplayPort Cable (Aug. 27, 2026), the Olympus M3 Gold Autoclavable Foroblique Telescope 30 (Aug. 24, 2026), and the Olympus BiCOAG Hemostasis Probe 7Fr Coaxial Connector (Aug. 19, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Olympus OER-Pro (Oct. 31, 2025), the TECNIS Eyhance IOL with Simplicity Delivery System (Feb. 19, 2026), and the Canon Alphenix INFX-8000F X-Ray System (Dec. 19, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers LCS150: LCS1500UNOL, LCS1800UNST, LCS4K00UNOL, and other variants listed in the recall notice. These products were sold with Japanese instructions that differ from the English instructions.
Brand
Olympus
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
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Identify your InstaClear Lens Cleaner model from the list provided in the recall notice.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
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