Z-0432-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Olympus America Inc. — Center Valley, PA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
December 11, 2013
Initiation Date
September 27, 2013
Termination Date
February 2, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
8709

Product Description

TB-0545PC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm , 45 em, Pistol Grip TB-0535PC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 35 em, Pi stol Grip TB-0545IC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 45 em, In line Grip TB-0535IC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 35 em, Inline Grip TB-0520IC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 20 em, In line Grip TB-051 OIC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, I 0 em, In line Grip TB-545FC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 45 em, Front Actuated Grip TB-0535FC: THUNDERBEAT 5 mm, 35 em, Front Actuated Grip The Olympus Thunderbeat Surgical Tissue Management System ("Thunderbeat") is intended to be used for open, laparoscopic (including single-site surgery), and endoscopic surgery to cut (dissect) or coagulate soft tissue or to ligate (seal and cut) vessels.

Reason for Recall

Complaints of damage to various models of Thunderbeat Hand Instruments during surgical procedures, including cracking, breaking, or deformation of the components of the probe tip or jaw.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and Internationally to Canada.

Code Information

All sold units