The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1442-2026·Announced 2026-03-04

Olympus 24 French resection sheath recalled over ceramic tip breakage

Olympus is recalling its Resection Sheath, 24 Fr, with Deflecting Obturator, model A22041T, used in urologic applications, after complaints that the ceramic tip of the resection sheath can break.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported: this is an FDA Class II recall of a device that can break during a procedure, with no injuries or hospitalisations stated in the source.

Plain-English summary

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling the Olympus Resection Sheath, 24 Fr, with Deflecting Obturator, model number A22041T, a resection sheath for urologic applications. About 2,626 units were distributed nationwide in the United States. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

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

All lots are affected. The device carries UDI 04042761020978.

Facilities can identify affected devices by the model number and UDI above, and may contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Olympus Resection Sheath, 24 Fr., with Deflecting Obturator; Model No. A22041T. Resection sheath for urologic applications.
Affected units
2,626

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (3)

  • Model No. A22041T
  • UDI: 04042761020978
  • All Lots.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 20 products in this recall →