Surgical instrument button malfunction may extend operative time
Olympus THUNDERBEAT surgical instruments may have a blue seal button that remains engaged after release, potentially extending surgery time. The company is recalling 271 affected units nationwide.
- Product
- THUNDERBEAT, 5MM, 45CM, Front-actuated Grip Type S Model: TB-0545FCS Indicated for open, laparoscopic (including single-site surgery) general surgery and gynecological surgery (including urologic, thoracic, plastic and reconstructive, bowel resections, cholecystectomies, Nissen
- Category
- Medical Device
- Distribution
- Distributed nationwide