Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Brand Name: Olympus Single Use Single Use Electrosurgical Snare SD-400 recall: Sterility compromised from small holes that may occur during packaging

Recall published 11 months ago

Sterility compromised from small holes that may occur during packaging of the device pouches into the shelf carton and/or during transportation of the shelf carton.

The hazard: Sterility or particulate concern

This recall is about sterility assurance. It does not mean every unit is contaminated — it means the manufacturer cannot demonstrate that none of them is.

What the notice says: Sterility compromised from small holes that may occur during packaging of the device pouches into the shelf carton and/or during transportation of the shelf carton.

Why it matters: The product was made or packaged in conditions that cannot assure sterility, or visible particles were found in it. For anything injected, infused or used in the eye, that is a direct route for contamination into the body.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Watch for fever, chills, pain, redness, swelling or discharge at an injection site, and for a red, painful or suddenly blurred eye after using an eye product. Any of these needs same-day medical attention. Do not wait to see whether it settles, and tell the clinician which product and lot you used so it can be reported against the recall.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0483-2026
Published
November 19, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
18174 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Model: SD-400U-15; Lot Numbers: 27V, 28V, 29V, 2XV, 2YV, 2ZV, 31V, 32V, 33V, 34V, 35V, 36V, 37V, 38V, 39V, 3XV, 3YV, 3ZV, 41V, 42V, 43V, 44V, 45V, 46V, 47V, 48V, 49V, 4XV, 4YV, 4ZV, 51V, 52V, 53V, 54V, 55V, 56V UDI: 04953170408250
UPC codes
04953170408250

Products covered by this recall

Brand Name: Olympus Single Use Single Use Electrosurgical Snare SD-400 Product Name: Single Use Single Use Electrosurgical Snare Model/Catalog Number: SD-U400U-15 Product Description: These instruments have been designed to be used with an Olympus endoscope for the removal and/or cauterization of diminutive polyps, sessile polyps, pedunculated polyps, and tissue from within the GI tract.

Check your product

The notice names 16 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 04953170408250

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 27V
  • 28V
  • 29V
  • 2XV
  • 2YV
  • 2ZV
  • 31V
  • 32V
  • 33V
  • 34V
  • 35V
  • 36V
  • 37V
  • 38V

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • SD-400U-15

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Sterility

Olympus Corporation of the Americas — This recall is about sterility assurance. It does not mean every unit is contaminated — it means the manufacturer cannot demonstrate that none of them is.

  1. Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.
  2. If you are a clinic or pharmacy, quarantine the stock and work it through your usual recall log.
  3. Report any infection or reaction you think the product caused to FDA MedWatch.
  4. Do not use a vial or syringe with visible particles, cloudiness or discolouration, whether or not it is on the recall list.

Refunds and replacements

With medicines, a replacement supply matters more than cash, and that is what pharmacies are set up to provide.

  • Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.
  • For a mail-order or online pharmacy, use the recall line listed on this page rather than the general support queue.
  • If the recall voided a fill you had already paid for, your insurer will normally authorise a replacement ahead of schedule. Quote the recall number.
  • If you paid out of pocket, ask for a refund of the co-pay or purchase price and keep the receipt the pharmacy issues.

Company contact: Olympus Corporation of the Americas — 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Olympus Corporation of the Americas medical devices recalled?

Sterility compromised from small holes that may occur during packaging of the device pouches into the shelf carton and/or during transportation of the shelf carton. Sterility compromised from small holes that may occur during packaging of the device pouches into the shelf carton and/or during transportation of the shelf carton.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 04953170408250; lot code 27V, 28V, 29V; model number SD-400U-15. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the affected lot and check the lot number on your own carton or vial against the codes listed above.

Can I get my money back?

Ask the dispensing pharmacy for a like-for-like replacement from an unaffected lot. This is the fastest route and usually costs nothing.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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