Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears Class II Recall - Potential Tip Detachment
Summary
Olympus Corporation of the Americas initiated a Class II medical device recall for its Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (Model TB2-0525FC) on March 23, 2026, after identifying a potential for detachment of the distal tip component during use. The FDA determined the root cause is a device design issue. Consignees have been instructed to immediately cease use, quarantine affected inventory, and return all units. A total of 365 units were distributed internationally to Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe.
What changed
Olympus Corporation of the Americas initiated a Class II device recall for the Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (Model TB2-0525FC) after determining that the distal tip component may detach during use due to a device design issue. The recall covers all lot numbers under UDI-DI 04953170440007, with 365 units distributed internationally to Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe.
Healthcare facilities and surgical centers that have THUNDERBEAT II devices in stock should immediately cease use of all affected units, quarantine the inventory, and contact the recalling firm to arrange returns. Any consignees who further distributed the products must notify downstream users. The recall is currently open and active, with consignees notified by email on or about March 23, 2026.
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, 25cm
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| | Class 2 Device Recall Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 25cm | |
| Date Initiated by Firm | March 23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Date Posted | April 17, 2026 |
| Recall Status | Open , Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-1852-2026 |
| 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, 25cm. Model Number: TB2-0525FC. |
| Code Information | Model Number: TB2-0525FC. UDI-DI: 04953170440007. 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 | 365 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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