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
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
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 23 Mar 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 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
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.
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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