Olympus Cystoscope Outer Sheath (Olympus) – Compatibility Statement Removal (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Brand Name: Olympus Product Name: Cystoscope Outer Sheath Model/Catalog Number: WA22810A Software Version: N/A Product Description: Outer sheaths can be combined with rigid Telescopes. Component: N/A
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Model: WA2280A, UDI: 04042761051729, Lot#: All lots.
Products Sold
Model: WA2280A, UDI: 04042761051729, Lot#: All lots.
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Brand Name: Olympus Product Name: Cystoscope Outer Sheath Model/Catalog Number: WA22810A Software Ve due to Olympus is removing the statement of compatibility with a GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy from the Instruction for Use (IFU) due to the potential for. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Olympus is removing the statement of compatibility with a GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy from the Instruction for Use (IFU) due to the potential for a damaged tip during use of a laser probe.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
On October 11, 2024 URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to consignees. Actions Required: Our records indicate that your facility has purchased one or more of the affected products. Therefore, Olympus requires you to take the following actions: 1. Carefully read the content of this notification. 2. Examine your inventory and identify the above-listed device. 3. You should not use the Cystoscope Outer sheath, 22.5 French with a GreenLight Laser for BPH therapy until further notice from Olympus. Add a copy of this letter to any on-hand copies of the Instructions for Use. 4. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this letter. Acknowledge receipt of this letter through the Olympus web portal: a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the recall number "0460 c. Complete the form as instructed. 5. If you have further distributed this product, identify your customers, and forward them this notification. Olympus requests that you report any complaints, including the device breaking off into the patient, or any associated injuries to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1- 800-848-9024 (option 1), and the FDA. Adverse events experienced with the use of this product may also be reported to the FDA s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, or by fax. Olympus fully appreciates your prompt cooperation in addressing this situation. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at (647) 999-3203 from Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EDT, or by e-mail at Cynthia.Ow@olympus.com.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026