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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 10/31/2025
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 device tip is broken during a therapeutic myomectomy procedure, and the procedure was completed with a backup device.There were no reports of patient harm.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This supplemental report is being submitted to provide the results of the final investigation.Updated fields: d4, d8, d9, h2, h3, h4, h6.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reported failure was confirmed.The probe was broken off at approximately eighteen (18) millimeters from the distal end.A root cause could not be identified.Based on the results of the investigation, it is likely stress led to component failure.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, 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 Key23598535
Report Number9614641-2025-01916
Device Sequence Number16025088
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier04953170383588
UDI-Public04953170383588
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryKS
PMA/510(K) Number
K211838
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Remedial Action Notification
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 01/22/2026
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
Device Lot Number54K08
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 11/06/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/08/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/19/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/22/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured04/08/2025
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
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
3003995201-12/09/2024-00
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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