Olympus Thunderbeat — Class II medical device recall Z-1379-2026
Ongoing recall by Olympus Corporation of the Americas, reported 2026-02-25, distributed nationwide. Firm is initiating a removal due to continued reports of adverse events.
| Recall number | Z-1379-2026 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Olympus Corporation of the Americas, Center Valley, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2025-10-22 |
| Classified | 2026-02-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2026-02-25 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | BR, CA, DE, JP, MX |
| Quantity | 30 units |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 04953170308673 |
| Model numbers | TB-0545IC |
Product
Olympus Thunderbeat, 5 mm, 45 cm Inline Grip
Reason for recall
Firm is initiating a removal due to continued reports of adverse events.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.