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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. THUNDERBEAT 5 MM, 20 CM, INLINE GRIP; ULTRASONIC SURGICAL DEVICE

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Model Number TB-0520IC
Medical Device Problem Code Peeled/Delaminated (1454)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 03/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation is ongoing.A supplemental report will be submitted when the investigation is completed or if additional information becomes available.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer that during a therapeutic procedure, while the patient was under sedation, the teflon pad peeled off the tool shaft of the thunderbeat device.The patient was under sedation, and due to this issue, the procedure was delayed by 30 minutes.The intended procedure was completed successfully with an olympus backup device.There was no report of patient harm associated with this event.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the legal manufacturer's final investigation.Corrected fields: d4, h3.The device was returned to olympus for inspection and the reported failure of teflon came off the tool shaft was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, the most probable cause of the complaint is cause not established, which indicates that the investigation findings do not lead to a clear conclusion about the cause of the reported adverse event.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
Event or Problem Description
No additional information received from the customer.
 
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Brand Name
THUNDERBEAT 5 MM, 20 CM, INLINE GRIP
Common Device Name
ULTRASONIC SURGICAL DEVICE
Manufacturer (Section D)
AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.
2-248-1 okkonoki
kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357
JA  036-0357
Manufacturer (Section G)
AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.
2-248-1 okkonoki
kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357
JA   036-0357
Manufacturer Contact
todd brill
800 west park drive
westborough, MA 01581
5082077661
MDR Report Key21865011
Report Number9614641-2025-00538
Device Sequence Number4696017
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier04953170308710
UDI-Public04953170308710
Combination Product (Y/N)N
PMA/510(K) Number
K132703
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/16/2025
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberTB-0520IC
Device Lot Number39K13
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer03/28/2025
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Initial
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 03/25/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/20/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/18/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/16/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/01/2023
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
Yes
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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