Olympus Thunderbeat II Surgical Shears Recall - Tip Detachment Risk
Summary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling the Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (Model TB2-0520FC) due to potential detachment of a distal tip component during surgical use. The recall affects 830 units distributed internationally to Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe. The FDA determined the cause to be a device design issue, and consignees were notified via email on March 23, 2026 to cease use, quarantine affected inventory, and arrange for product return.
What changed
Olympus Corporation of the Americas initiated a Class II medical device recall for 830 units of the Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (Model TB2-0520FC) after identifying a potential for distal tip component detachment during surgical procedures. The FDA determined the root cause to be a device design issue. This recall affects all lot numbers of the affected model distributed internationally.
Healthcare facilities and surgical centers that have Thunderbeat II devices in inventory should immediately cease use, quarantine all units, and contact Olympus at 647-9993203 to arrange return. Facilities that may have transferred these devices to other users must also notify those parties. The recall applies to all lot numbers, requiring facilities to examine their entire stock regardless of purchase date.
What to do next
- Immediately cease use of all THUNDERBEAT II devices, examine inventory for affected product and quarantine any on hand
- Complete, return the Reply Form provided and arrange for the return of all affected units in inventory
- Notify other users if the affected products were transferred or further distributed
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Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm
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| | Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm | |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | April 17, 2026 |
| Recall Status | Open , Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1851-2026 |
| Recall Event ID | 98550 |
| 510(K)Number | K252150 |
| Product Classification | Electrosurgical, cutting & coagulation & accessories - Product Code GEI |
| Product | Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm. Model Number: TB2-0520FC. |
| Code Information | Model Number: TB2-0520FC. UDI-DI Number: 04953170439995. All Lot Numbers. |
| FEI Number | 2429304 |
| Recalling Firm/ | |
| Manufacturer | Olympus Corporation of the Americas |
3500 Corporate Pkwy
Center Valley PA 18034-8229 |
| 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 | 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 | 830 units |
| Distribution | International distribution in the countries of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe. |
| Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC 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) Database | 510(K)s with Product Code = GEI |
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