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Device product

Brand Name: THOR Product Name: NovoTHOR Gen 3.0 Reg PRX Model/Catalog Number: S2189 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The NovoTHOR and NovoTHOR XL are intended to emit energy in the visible and IR spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary increase in local blood circulation, temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, muscle spasm, and temporary relaxation of muscles. Component: N/A

Z-2418-2025

July 24, 2025

Class II

Product summary

Firm
THOR Photomedicine Ltd
Event
Event 97297
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1 unit
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2418-2025

Official wording

Reason: The potential for a failed welded nut to shear off. When this occurs, the gas strut on one side of the device becomes detached from the canopy, making the canopy difficult to lift.

Code information: Model/Catalog Number: S2189; UDI-DI: 05060494130480; Only one device of this type is in scope. Serial number: 4068;

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, MA, MD, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV; and OUS (International): Australia, United Kingdom, Austria, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The potential for a failed welded nut to shear off. When this occurs, the gas strut on one side of the device becomes detached from the canopy, making the canopy difficult to lift.