| Date Initiated by Firm | November 11, 2025 |
| Date Posted | February 20, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1442-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98288 |
| 510(K)Number | K931995 |
| Product Classification |
Resectoscope - Product Code FJL
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| Product | Olympus Resection Sheath, 24 Fr., with Deflecting Obturator; Model No. A22041T. Resection sheath for urologic applications. |
| Code Information |
Model No. A22041T; UDI: 04042761020978; All Lots.
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Olympus Corporation of the Americas 3500 Corporate Pkwy Center Valley PA 18034-8229
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| For Additional Information Contact | Cynthia Ow 647-9993203 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Complaints of the ceramic tip of the resection sheath breaking have been received. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTIVE ACTION notice was sent to consignees 1/6/2026. Consignees are instructed to ensure all personnel are familiar with the contents of the notification. Users are to adhere to the Inspection and Testing and Caution sections of the IFU for both the resection/inner sheath, as well as the Inspection Before Each Use section in the Resectoscope System Manual. Additional instructions include having an extra resection sheath and inspect during and after procedure for device fragments. Consignees are to retain a copy of the notification with the IFU. Consignees with any questions may contact Cynthia Ow at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com or by phone at 947-999-3203. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 2,626 units |
| Distribution | US Nationwide Distribution. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = FJL
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