Olymp: Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls A4741 Inner Sheath for gynecological use due to ceramic tip breakage complaints. Affected units include all lots with UDI 04042761006514.
Complaints of the ceramic tip of the resection sheath breaking have been received.
Olympus is recalling its A4741 Inner Sheath for gynecological procedures because ceramic tips have broken. This could lead to injury during use if the broken piece causes damage to the patient or the device.
The ceramic tip of the sheath can break during use, potentially causing injury to the patient or the device. Broken pieces could lead to complications during endoscopic procedures in gynecological applications.
Gynecologists and medical professionals using the Olympus A4741 Inner Sheath for endoscopic procedures are affected. Patients undergoing these procedures may be at risk if the sheath breaks during treatment.
Check for the model number A4741 on the sheath. The unique device identifier (UDI) 04042761006514 applies to all affected units. This product is sold for gynecological endoscopic procedures.
Look for the model number A4741 and UDI 04042761006514 on the sheath.
The Olympus A4741 Inner Sheath has been recalled due to complaints of ceramic tip breakage, so it is not safe to use without the recall action.
Check for the model number A4741 and UDI 04042761006514 on the sheath. All lots of this product are affected.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1449-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1449-2026 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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