FDA Recall
Open, Classified
Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm. Model Number: TB2-0520FC.
Recall: Z-1851-2026
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Initiated March 23, 2026
Recall
- Recall Number
- Z-1851-2026
- Event Number
- 98550
- Firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- FEI Number
- 2429304
- Product Code
- GEI
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Root Cause
- Device Design
- Initiated
- March 23, 2026
- Posted
- April 17, 2026
- Address
- 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229
Description
Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm. Model Number: TB2-0520FC.
Reason
Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
Action
Olympus notified consignees on about 03/23/2026 via emailed letter. Consignees were instructed to immediately cease use of all THUNDERBEAT II devices, examine inventory for affected product and quarantine any on hand, and complete, return the Reply Form provided and arrange for the return of all affected units in inventory. Consignees were also instructed to notify other users if the affected products were transferred or further distributed.
Distribution
International distribution in the countries of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe.
Quantity
830 units