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THUNDERBEAT 5 mm,35 cm,Front-actuated Grip Type S recallZ-0996-2025 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated Nov 25, 2024

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Olympus Corporation of the Americas or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

The probe tips of the hand instruments are being damaged or breaking including pad damage and detachment.

FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm

What the company is doing

On December 20, 2024, URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE: ADVISORY letters were sent to customers. Actions Required: Olympus requires you to take the following actions: 1. Carefully read the content of this FSN. 2. Ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable and thoroughly trained on the content of this FSN and the relevant IFU. 3. Olympus requests that you acknowledge receipt of this FSN through our web portal: a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall b. Enter the recall number "0462 c. Complete the form as instructed and include your account ID number: [XXXXXXXX] d. Indicating in the comments if you would like to receive in-service training to support the correct use of this device. 4. If you have further distributed this product, identify your customers, and forward this FSN to them. Olympus requests that you report any complaints, including probe damage or pad detachment, to 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. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at (647) 999-3203 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0996-2025
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Nov 25, 2024
Posted by the FDA
Jan 21, 2025
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Quantity
128,608 units (OUS ONLY)
Product code
LFL
FDA submissions
K211838
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution and International: Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herz., Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepale, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Utd.Arab Emir., Vietnam, Yemen.

Product description

Brand Name: Olympus Thunderbeat Front-Actuated Grip Type S Hand Instrument Product Name: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm,35 cm, Front-actuated Grip Type S Model Number: TB-0535FCS Catalog Number/Product Code: N5423730 Software Version: N/A Product Description: Thunderbeat instrument is a sterile, single use item which is intended to be used with the Ultrasonic Generator (USG-400), the Electrosurgical Generator (WSG-400), and the Thunderbeat Transducer, (TD-TB400).

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Model: TB-0535FCS; Catalog Number/Product Code: N5423730; UDI: 04953170383557, 04953170383554; Lots: All

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 95950).

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