medical Class II Updated 2023-10-18

Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalls THUNDERBEAT, 5MM, 45CM, Front-actuated Grip Type S Model: T

Recalled 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


Hazard / Issue

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

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 4953170409684 Lot Numbers: KR310806 KR310809 KR313734 KR319658 KR326619 KR326628 KR333661 Lots Added January 11, 2024: KR310806 KR310809 KR333661 KR342666
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