CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 29 Apr 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode recalled

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Mar 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesModel Number: TB2-0520FC. UDI-DI Number: 04953170439995. All Lot Numbers.
Quantity recalled830 units

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-1851-2026
FDA event ID
98550
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
23 Mar 2026
FDA classified
17 Apr 2026
Reported
29 Apr 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
E-Mail
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

23 Mar 2026Recall initiated by company
17 Apr 2026Classified by FDA+25 days
29 Apr 2026Published 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

Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.

Product as listed by the FDA

Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm. Model Number: TB2-0520FC.

Where it was distributed

International distribution in the countries of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe.

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode recalled?

Yes. Olympus Corporation of the Americas recalled Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode on 23 Mar 2026. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number Z-1851-2026.

Why was it recalled?

Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.

Which lots are affected?

Model Number: TB2-0520FC. UDI-DI Number: 04953170439995. All Lot Numbers.

Where was it sold?

International distribution in the countries of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe.

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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