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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

THUNDERBEAT, 5MM, 45CM, Front-actuated Grip Type S Model: TB-0545FCS Indicated for open, laparoscopic (including single-site surgery) general surgery and gynecological surgery (including urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, bowel resections, cholecystectomies, Nissen fundoplication, adhesiolysis, oophorectomy, hysterectomies (both vaginal assisted and abdominal) etc) and endoscopic surgery or in any procedure in which cutting, vessel ligation (sealing and cutting), coagulation, grasping, and dissection is performed

Z-0109-2024

September 12, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Event
Event 93071
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
271 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0109-2024

Official wording

Reason: Thunderbeats blue seal button may remain in the engaged position after the button is released and not immediately return to a neutral position may result in prolonged surgery

Code information: UDI-DI: 4953170409684 Lot Numbers: KR310806 KR310809 KR313734 KR319658 KR326619 KR326628 KR333661 Lots Added January 11, 2024: KR310806 KR310809 KR333661 KR342666

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Thunderbeats blue seal button may remain in the engaged position after the button is released and not immediately return to a neutral position may result in prolonged surgery