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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. THUNDERBEAT 5 MM, 20 CM, FRONT-ACTUATED GRIP TYPE S; ULTRASONIC SURGICAL DEVICE

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AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. THUNDERBEAT 5 MM, 20 CM, FRONT-ACTUATED GRIP TYPE S; ULTRASONIC SURGICAL DEVICE Back to Search Results
Model Number TB-0520FCS
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/12/2025
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 the thunderbeat front actuated grip jaw detached.There were no reports of patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reported failure was confirmed.In addition, the following reportable malfunctions were identified during the device evaluation: the tissue pad is split.The coating of the grasping section (jaw) was partially peeled off.A definitive root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely the following led to the malfunction: the cause could not be established but appears to be stress related.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.
 
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Brand Name
THUNDERBEAT 5 MM, 20 CM, FRONT-ACTUATED GRIP TYPE S
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 Key22880031
Report Number9614641-2025-01424
Device Sequence Number15781276
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier04953170383588
UDI-Public04953170383588
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
K211838
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Pharmacist
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 12/10/2025
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-0520FCS
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 07/29/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/14/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/22/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date12/10/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured11/25/2024
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)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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