Olympus Corporation of the Americas is recalling approximately 107,162 Thunderbeat surgical instruments due to a continued number of reported adverse events. These devices are used in surgical procedures to cut tissue and seal blood vessels using a combination of ultrasonic and advanced bipolar energy. While the specific nature of the adverse events was not detailed in the notice, the firm is initiating a removal to ensure patient safety.
The continued reports of adverse events suggest a potential failure in device performance or safety during surgical procedures, which could lead to surgical complications or injury to patients. No specific injury counts were provided in this update, but the recall is classified as a medium risk removal.
9,542 units affected.
88,268 units affected.
4,181 units affected.
0 units affected in this specific distribution lot.
0 units affected in this specific distribution lot.
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30 units affected.
3,381 units affected.
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52 units affected.
140 units affected.
1,538 units affected.
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