CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 3 Sep 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Brand Name: Thor Product Name: NovoTHOR Model/Catalog Number: S2188 recalled

THOR Photomedicine is recalling Brand Name: Thor Product Name: NovoTHOR Model/Catalog Number: S2188, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Jul 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesModel/Catalog Number: S2188; UDI-DI: 05060494130503; Serial Numbers: 4004, 4015, 4017, 4019, 4021, 4022, 4024, 4026, 4028, 4029, 4035, 4036, 4037, 4042, 4043, 4044, 4046, 4047, 4049, 4054, 4055, 4059, 4066, 4071, 4072, 4073, 4074, 4076, 4077, 4078, 4079, 4082, 4083, 4084, 4085, 4086, 4087, 4088, 4090, 4091, 4094, 4095, 4097, 4099, 4101, 4105, 4106, 4111, 4112, 4114, 4116, 4117, 4121, 4123, 4124, 4125, 4126, 4130, 4140, 4141, 4143, 4144, 4151, 4153, 4157, 4158, 4009, 4020, 4103, 4107, 4109, 4110, 4113, 4120, 4122, 4127, 4133, 4134, 4138, 4139;

Quantity recalled80 units (66 US, 14 OUS)

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2416-2025
FDA event ID: 97297
Recalling firm: THOR Photomedicine, Amersham
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 24 Jul 2025
FDA classified: 22 Aug 2025
Reported: 3 Sep 2025
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Temperature Abuse
Device type: Medical Software

Timeline

24 Jul 2025	Recall initiated by company
22 Aug 2025	Classified by FDA	+29 days
3 Sep 2025	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

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.

Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.

Product as listed by the FDA

Brand Name: THOR Product Name: NovoTHOR Model/Catalog Number: S2188 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: No

Where it was distributed

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.

Nationwide Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina North Dakota New Jersey Nevada New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas

Questions about this recall

Is Brand Name: Thor Product Name: NovoTHOR Model/Catalog Number: S2188 recalled?

Yes. THOR Photomedicine recalled Brand Name: Thor Product Name: NovoTHOR Model/Catalog Number: S2188 on 24 Jul 2025. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-2416-2025.

Why was it recalled?

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.

Which lots are affected?

Model/Catalog Number: S2188; UDI-DI: 05060494130503; Serial Numbers: 4004, 4015, 4017, 4019, 4021, 4022, 4024, 4026, 4028, 4029, 4035, 4036, 4037, 4042, 4043, 4044, 4046, 4047, 4049, 4054, 4055, 4059, 4066, 4071, 4072, 4073, 4074, 4076, 4077, 4078, 4079, 4082, 4083, 4084, 4085, 4086, 4087, 4088, 4090, 4091, 4094, 4095, 4097, 4099, 4101, 4105, 4106, 4111, 4112, 4114, 4116, 4117, 4121, 4123, 4124, 4125, 4126, 4130, 4140, 4141, 4143, 4144, 4151, 4153, 4157, 4158, 4009, 4020, 4103, 4107, 4109, 4110, 4113, 4120, 4122, 4127, 4133, 4134, 4138, 4139;

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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