Olympus Corporation Of The Americas recalls Olympus Resection Sheath

Complaints of the ceramic tip of the resection sheath breaking have been received.

Olympus Resection Sheath, 24 Fr., with Deflecting Obturator; Model No. A22041T. Resection sheath for urologic applications.

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.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1442-2026
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K931995The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · FJLOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 876.1500The federal regulation governing this device
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