Olympus Corporation Of The Americas recalls Olympus Thunderbeat 5 mm
Reason for recall
Firm is initiating a removal due to continued reports of adverse events.
Affected product
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Olympus Thunderbeat 5 mm, 20 cm, Front-Actuated Grip
Lot / code information
- Lot #
- Code:
- Model
- TB-0520FC
- UDI
- 04953170370519, 04953170370502; All Lots
What the firm is doing
An URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE PRODUCT REMOVAL notification was mailed to consignees on 12/22/25. The notification instructs consignees to examine inventory for affected devices, immediately cease use and quarantine devices, and contact Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024 (option 2) to obtain a Return Materials Authorization. Credit will be issued to consignees upon return of devices. If product has been further distributed, consignees are to forward the provided notification. Consginees with any questions can contact Cynthia Ow at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com or by phone at 674-999-3203.
DistributionShow detailsHide
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.
Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Sources & references
- FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1376-2026
- FDA 510(k) clearance · K111202The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
- FDA device classification · LFLOfficial FDA classification for this device type
- FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
- Find Olympus Corporation of the AmericasSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
- News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
- openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from
Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.
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