Olymp: Inner Sheath 21 Fr Model A2660T Recall - Ceramic Tip Breakage Risk

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Recalling firmOlympus Corporation of the Americas3500 Corporate Pkwy, N/A · Center Valley, PA 18034-8229

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What happened, in plain English

Olympus is recalling its Inner Sheath 21 Fr Model A2660T for endoscopic urological procedures because ceramic tips have broken. This could cause injury during medical procedures if the broken piece is not properly handled.

Why it’s dangerous

The ceramic tip can break during use, potentially causing injury to the patient or healthcare provider. Broken pieces could lead to complications if not properly managed during medical procedures.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using this device for urological procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing these procedures may also be affected if the device breaks during treatment.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the model number A2660T on the device. The product is sold for endoscopic urological procedures and was manufactured with UDI 04042761004183. All lots are affected.

Brand
Olympus
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Device Model
Look for the model number A2660T on the device to confirm it is affected.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions on handling the device.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The recall is due to complaints about the ceramic tip breaking during use, which could cause injury during medical procedures.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The official recall notice does not specify a fix; affected users should contact Olympus for guidance.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for the model number A2660T on the device. All lots of this product are affected.

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Subject: Recall Z-1453-2026 — Olympus Olympus

Hello,

I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1453-2026 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1453-2026 (November 11, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1453-2026 to see it in context.
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Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls Olympus Inner Sheath 21 Fr. Model No. A2660T. for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in urological applications.

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