Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears Recall: Distal Tip Detachment Risk
Olympus recalls Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (model TB2-0545FC) due to potential distal tip detachment during use. Affected units may require repair or replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
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What happened, in plain English
Olympus is recalling Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (model TB2-0545FC) because a part could detach during use. This poses a risk of injury if the detached part causes cuts or other harm. Affected users should check their product details and follow the recall instructions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49644-olympus-thunderbeat-ii-shears-recall-distal-tip-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49644-olympus-thunderbeat-ii-shears-recall-distal-tip-detachment-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1854-2026
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“Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears Recall: Distal Tip Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49644-olympus-thunderbeat-ii-shears-recall-distal-tip-detachment-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1854-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1854-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The distal tip component of the shears can detach during normal use, which may cause cuts or other injuries. This happens because the ultrasonic mode creates vibrations that could weaken the connection over time.
Who’s affected
Users of Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (model TB2-0545FC) are affected. People who use these shears for hair cutting or similar tasks are most at risk due to the potential for detachment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number TB2-0545FC on the shears. The product was sold with the UDI-DI code 04953170440021 and all lot numbers. This recall applies to all units produced.
- Brand
Olympus- Category
Medical device
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
International distribution in the countries of Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Europe.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Z-1851-2026 | Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 20cm. Model Number: TB2-0520FC.; Model Number: TB2-0520FC. UDI-DI Number: 04953170439995. All Lot Numbers. | 830 units |
| Z-1852-2026 | Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 25cm. Model Number: TB2-0525FC.; Model Number: TB2-0525FC. UDI-DI: 04953170440007. All Lot Numbers. | 365 units |
| Z-1853-2026 | Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 35cm. Model Number: TB2-0535FC.; Model Number: TB2-0535FC. UDI-DI: 04953170440014. All Lot Numbers. | 3,360 units |
| Z-1854-2026 | Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears w/Ultrasonic Mode, 5mm, 45cm. Model Number: TB2-0545FC.; Model Number: TB2-0545FC. UDI-DI: 04953170440021. All Lot Numbers. | 490 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the model number TB2-0545FC on the shears to confirm if it is affected.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1854-2026 (March 23, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1854-2026 to see it in context.
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