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Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Thunderbeat FrontActuated Grip Type S Hand Instrument

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 Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Thunderbeat FrontActuated Grip Type S Hand Instrumentsee related information
Date Initiated by FirmNovember 25, 2024
Date PostedJanuary 21, 2025
Recall Status1 Open3, Classified
Recall NumberZ-1002-2025
Recall Event ID 95950
510(K)NumberK211838 
Product Classification Instrument, ultrasonic surgical - Product Code LFL
ProductBrand Name: Olympus Thunderbeat Front-Actuated Grip Type S Hand Instrument Product Name: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm,20 cm, Front-actuated Grip Type S Model Number: TB-0520FCS Catalog Number/Product Code: N5424110 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 Model: TB-0520FCS; Catalog Number/Product Code: N5424110¿; UDI: 04953170383595, 04953170383592; Lots: All
FEI Number 2429304
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Olympus Corporation of the Americas
3500 Corporate Pkwy
Center Valley PA 18034-8229
For Additional Information ContactCynthia Ow
647-9993203
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		The probe tips of the hand instruments are being damaged or breaking including pad damage and detachment.
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Under Investigation by firm
ActionOn 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 Cynthia.Ow@olympus.com.
Quantity in Commerce11,329 units (OUS ONLY)
DistributionUS 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.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC Device Report
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.
510(K) Database510(K)s with Product Code = LFL
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