Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears
Olympus recalls Thunderbeat II Shears (Model TB2-0520FC) over risk of distal tip detachment during use.
Do not use the affected device. Contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for instructions on returning the product and obtaining a replacement.
Why it was recalled
Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling the Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm (Model TB2-0520FC) due to the potential for a distal tip component to detach during use, which could cause tissue damage or bleeding.
Is mine affected?
Check the model, lot, or serial number on the device or its packaging. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
| Product | Model |
|---|---|
| Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm. | TB2-0520FC |
| Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 25cm. | TB2-0525FC |
| Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 35cm. | TB2-0535FC |
| Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 45cm. | TB2-0545FC |
Official source
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Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-07-28 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification