| | Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 25cm |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 23, 2026 |
| Date Posted | April 17, 2026 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1852-2026 |
| Recall Event ID |
98550 |
| 510(K)Number | K252150 |
| Product Classification |
Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI
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| Product | Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 25cm. Model Number: TB2-0525FC. |
| Code Information |
Model Number: TB2-0525FC. UDI-DI: 04953170440007. All Lot Numbers. |
| FEI Number |
2429304
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Olympus Corporation of the Americas 3500 Corporate Pkwy Center Valley PA 18034-8229
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| For Additional Information Contact | Cynthia Ow 647-9993203 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
| 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. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 365 units |
| Distribution | International distribution in the countries of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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| 510(K) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI
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