Olympus Corporation Of The Americas recalls Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode

Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.

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.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1852-2026
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K252150The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · GEIOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 878.4400The federal regulation governing this device
• 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
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