FDA Recall Open, Classified

Brand Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System Product Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System - Generator Model/Catalog Number: SPL-G Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones.

Recall: Z-1479-2026 · Initiated November 14, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1479-2026
Event Number
98359
Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
FEI Number
2429304
Product Code
FEO
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
November 14, 2025
Posted
February 27, 2026
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229

Description

Brand Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System Product Name: ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy System - Generator Model/Catalog Number: SPL-G Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones.

Reason

Ongoing investigations identified additional instances of the device Generator remaining in a blinking phase waiting to recognize the transducer. Damage to the transducer plug and/or generator receptacle may cause these issues.

Action

On or about December 18, 2025 URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION - UPDATE letters were sent to customers. Ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of this notification, including the new Supplemental Guidance. Add a copy of this letter with the Supplemental Guidance to your existing Instruction for Use. You may continue to use the device according to this letter and the instruction for use, which cautions users to ensure that a back-up transducer and probe are sterilized and available prior to beginning a procedure. If you have further distributed this product, identify and forward this notification to them.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, Chile, India, China, EU, Singapore, Australia, Korea, and Japan.

Quantity

1684 units