Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Brand Name: UroPass Ureteral Access Sheaths Product Name: Ureteral Access Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas Due to Exposure of the UroPass product to Ultraviolet (...

Date: September 11, 2024
Company: Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas directly.

Affected Products

Brand Name: UroPass Ureteral Access Sheaths Product Name: Ureteral Access Sheaths Model/Catalog Number: 61024BX, 61038BX, 61046BX, 61054BX, 61124BX, 61138BX, 61146BX, 61154BX, 61224BX, 61238BX, 61246BX, 61254BX, 61324BX, 61338BX, 61346BX, 61354BX Software Version: N/A Product Description: The Olympus UroPass Ureteral Access Sheath Set consists of a hydrophilic coated outer sheath and an inner tapered dilator intended to establish a conduit for the passage of endoscopes and retrieval devices into the ureter. The hydrophilic coating on the UroPass Ureteral Access Sheath eases passage and placement. Both the outer sheath and inner dilator are radio-opaque for ease of viewing radiographically. Intended for single use only. Component: N/A

Quantity: 14,093 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Exposure of the UroPass product to Ultraviolet ( UV ) Radiation can cause brittleness of the device dilator tip, which may lead to broken dilator tips in the package or in patients during surgical procedures.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report