Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Olympus Resection Inner Sheath for 26 Fr. Outer Sheath recall: Complaints of the ceramic tip of the resection sheath breaking have

Recall published 8 months ago

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

The hazard: Device safety concern

A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

What the notice says: Complaints of the ceramic tip of the resection sheath breaking have been received.

Why it matters: The FDA recorded an enforcement action against this device. Most device recalls are corrections rather than removals, so the device often stays in use while the manufacturer issues a fix.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1440-2026
Published
March 4, 2026
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
7,426 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Model No. A22040T; UDI: 04042761029360; All Lots.
UPC codes
04042761029360

Products covered by this recall

Olympus Resection Inner Sheath for 26 Fr. Outer Sheath. Model No. A22040T. Resection sheath for urologic applications.

Check your product

The notice names 4 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.

  • 04042761029360

Lot or batch code

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

  • s. — 7
  • 426 units

Model or item number

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

  • A22040T

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 Device

Olympus Corporation of the Americas — A device recall was filed for this product. For anything implanted or relied on daily, the clinician comes before the paperwork.

  1. Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.
  2. Report device problems to the FDA through MedWatch.
  3. If the device is implanted or you depend on it daily, speak to your clinician before changing how you use it.
  4. Ask the supplier or clinic that provided it what the remedy is in your case.

Claiming on a recalled device

Device recalls are tracked by serial and lot number, so your claim moves faster if you lead with those.

  • Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.
  • Ask explicitly whether your unit is in the affected range; many recalls cover only part of a model line.
  • If you need the device daily, ask what interim arrangement they offer while the remedy is carried out.
  • Log the date, the name and the reference number of every call. Device recalls can run for months.

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?

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

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 04042761029360; lot code s. — 7, 426 units; model number A22040T. 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?

Match the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers on your device against the identifiers on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Have the model, catalogue, lot and serial numbers ready before you call — they are on the device label or its box.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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