Olymp: Resection Sheath Model A22014A/T 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 two specific models of urological resection sheaths (A22014A and A22014T) because users have reported the ceramic tip breaking. This could potentially cause injury during endoscopic procedures if the broken tip becomes a sharp object.

Why it’s dangerous

The ceramic tip can break during use, potentially becoming a sharp object that could cause injury to the patient or medical staff. This breakage has been reported in clinical settings but does not indicate a high risk of serious injury in normal use.

Who’s affected

Healthcare professionals using these sheaths for urological procedures are most at risk. Patients undergoing endoscopic treatments with these models may also be affected.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers A22014A or A22014T on the sheath. These models are used for urological endoscopic procedures and were sold with unique identifiers (UDIs) starting with 04042761020893 or 04042761020909.

Brand
Olympus
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Model Number
Look for model numbers A22014A or A22014T on the sheath to confirm if it is recalled.

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Questions people ask

Why is this sheath being recalled?

Olympus has received complaints about the ceramic tip breaking during use, which could potentially cause injury during endoscopic procedures.

What should I do if I have this sheath?

Check the model number to see if it is recalled (A22014A or A22014T). If it is, contact Olympus for further instructions.

Is there a fix for this issue?

The recall record does not mention any remedy or fix for the broken ceramic tip.

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Subject: Recall Z-1438-2026 — Olympus Olympus

Hello,

I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1438-2026 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-1438-2026 (November 11, 2025) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1438-2026 to see it in context.
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