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Class IIOngoingZ-1380-2026

Olympus Corporation Of The Americas recalls Olympus Thunderbeat

Olympus Corporation of the AmericasCenter Valley, PA, United StatesReported Feb 25, 2026 · 4 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

Firm is initiating a removal due to continued reports of adverse events.

Affected product

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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.

Affected products & lots

  • Olympus Thunderbeat, 5 mm, 35 cm, Inline GripUDI
    UDI 04953170464973

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 details

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Brazil, Canada, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

Taylor Coteus is RecallWatch's Legal News Analyst, covering FDA medical-device enforcement and patient-safety litigation. He reviews every recall against the FDA's official openFDA record before it is published and is responsible for corrections and editorial accuracy.

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