Olympus recalls Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (model TB2-0535FC) due to potential distal tip detachment during use. Affected units include all lot numbers sold with UDI-DI 04953170440014.
Potential for detachment of a distal tip component of the device during use.
Olympus is recalling Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (model TB2-0535FC) because a part could detach during use. This could lead to injury if the detached part causes cuts or other harm. Affected units include all lot numbers sold with the specified UDI-DI.
The distal tip component of the shears can detach during use, which may cause cuts or other injuries. This happens because the ultrasonic mode creates vibrations that could weaken the connection between parts.
Users of the Olympus Thunderbeat II Shears with Ultrasonic Mode (model TB2-0535FC) are affected. People who use these shears for haircuts or similar tasks are most at risk due to the potential for detachment.
Check for the model number TB2-0535FC on the shears. The UDI-DI code 04953170440014 is also associated with all affected units. This recall applies to all lot numbers sold with these identifiers.
Inspect the shears for any signs of a detached distal tip component.
Reach out to Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions on handling the recall.
The recall is due to the potential for a distal tip component to detach during use, which could cause injury.
Check for the model number TB2-0535FC and the UDI-DI code 04953170440014 on your shears. All lot numbers sold with these identifiers are affected.
Inspect the shears for a detached distal tip component and contact Olympus Corporation of the Americas for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Olympus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1853-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1853-2026 from Olympus. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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