CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 3 Sep 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
NovoTHOR XL recalled by THOR Photomedicine
Thor Photomedicine is recalling NovoTHOR XL, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Jul 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2417-2025
- 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.
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Product as listed by the FDA
Brand Name: THOR Product Name: NovoTHOR XL Model/Catalog Number: S2190 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 AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIndianaMassachusettsMarylandNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOregonPennsylvaniaTexas
Questions about this recall
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: S2190; UDI-DI: 05060494130510; Serial Numbers: 4006, 4007, 4008, 4011, 4018, 4023, 4025, 4027, 4031, 4032, 4034, 4039, 4041, 4051, 4052, 4053, 4056, 4057, 4061, 4069, 4075, 4092, 4093, 4098, 4102, 4115, 4119, 4129, 4131, 4135, 4145, 4146, 4147, 4149, 4150, 4154, 4155, 4156, 4160, 4161, 4162, 4014, 4040, 4045, 4060, 4063, 4064, 4067, 4089, 4104, 4108, 4118, 4128, 4136, 4142;
Where was it sold?
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.
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 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 97297This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is NovoTHOR Gen 3.0 Reg PRX recalled by THOR Photomedicine.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | NovoTHOR Gen 3.0 Reg PRX recalled by THOR Photomedicine | Thor Photomedicine | Temperature Abuse | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | NovoTHOR Gen 3.0 Reg PRX recalled by THOR Photomedicine | Thor Photomedicine | Temperature Abuse | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Brand Name: Thor Product Name: NovoTHOR Model/Catalog Number: S2188 recalled | Thor Photomedicine | Temperature Abuse | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Device | CLASS II | NovoTHOR Gen 3.0 Reg PRX recalled by THOR Photomedicine | Thor Photomedicine | Temperature Abuse | Nationwide |
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