MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH Resection sheath, 8 mm, for 8.5 mm/26 Fr. outer sheath, ABS; Endoscope sheath, reusable

Model Number	A42011A
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the ceramic tip of the inner sheath of the resectoscope fell off on its own into the patient¿s uterine cavity.The issue was found during a hysteroscopic endometrial polypectomy procedure.It was eventually removed using multiple sets of instruments.There were no reports of patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.

• Brand Name: Resection sheath, 8 mm, for 8.5 mm/26 Fr. outer sheath, ABS
• Common Device Name: Endoscope sheath, reusable
• Manufacturer (Section D): Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer (Section G): Olympus Winter & Ibe GmbH; kuehnstrasse 61; hamburg, hamburg 22045 ; GM 22045
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; +1(508)207-7661
• MDR Report Key: 50459353
• Report Number: 9610773-2026-05802
• Device Sequence Number: 9811201
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04042761023658
• UDI-Public: 04042761023658
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K931995
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/26/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/12/2026
• Device Model Number: A42011A
• Device Lot Number: 21902
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 42 YR
• Patient Sex: Female