Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 15760 |
| Brand Name: | Olympus Thunderbeat TB Series Hand Instrument |
| Model: | TB-0535PC, TB-0545PC, TB-0535IC, TB-0545IC, TB-0510IC, TB-0520IC, TB-0535FC, TB-0345FC |
| Affected: | |
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| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation |
| Issue: | Manufacturer has received complaints of damage to the Thunderbeat hand instruments during surgical procedures. These complaints involve the following: Cracking and deforming of the Thunderbeat probe tip/ jaw Partial separation of the PTFE (teflon) pad Exposed metal part due to severe wear of the PTFE pad |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 3/12/2013 |
