FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#201158

Product

UroPass Ureteral Access Sheaths, 5 pieces/box

FDA product code
KNYAccessories, Catheter, G-U
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Gastroenterology, Urology
510(k) numbers
K051593
Affected lot / code info
Models: 61024BX, 61038BX, 61046BX, 61054BX, 61124BX, 61138BX, 61146BX, 61154BX, 61224BX, 61238BX, 61246BX, 61254BX, 61324BX, 61338BX, 61346BX, 61354BX Lots: All products manufactured in 2018 and 2019. Manufacturing date is printed on pouch label in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Why it was recalled

Dilator tips may break in the package and in patients during surgical procedures.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

A customer notification letter was issued to customers on May 19, 2023. Customers were requested to identify affected product; cease and quarantine any product manufactured prior to December 31, 2019. Acknowledgement of receipt should be made to Olympus per the instructions in the recall letter.

Recalling firm

Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, Pennsylvania 18034-8229

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Worldwide distribution - United States Nationwide and the countries of South Korea, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, and Germany.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-05-19
Posted by FDA
2023-08-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #201158. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.