Olympus recalls Thunderbeat 5mm 45cm models due to safety concerns. Learn about affected units and what to do.
Firm is initiating a removal due to continued reports of adverse events.
Olympus is recalling their Thunderbeat 5mm, 45cm, Front-Actuated Grip Type S devices because of continued reports of adverse events. This recall affects all units with the specified model numbers and UDI codes.
The recall is initiated due to continued reports of adverse events. However, the specific hazard mechanism is not clearly described in the notice. The manufacturer is removing these products to address safety concerns.
Users of the Olympus Thunderbeat 5mm, 45cm, Front-Actuated Grip Type S devices are affected. Those who have the specific model numbers or UDI codes listed are most at risk.
Check for the model number TB-0545FCS or UDI codes 04953170383533, 04953170383526, 04953170409684, 04953170383519 on the product. All lots of this device are included in the recall.
Look for the model number TB-0545FCS or UDI codes listed in the recall notice to confirm if your device is affected.
The recall is initiated due to continued reports of adverse events, but the specific hazard mechanism is not clearly described in the notice.
Check for the model number TB-0545FCS or UDI codes 04953170383533, 04953170383526, 04953170409684, 04953170383519 on your device.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so you should check with 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-1371-2026 — Olympus Olympus Hello, I own a Olympus that is covered by recall Z-1371-2026 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
