Starting from 1 January 2022, active safety alerts related to medical devices listed under MDACS are listed below. For safety alerts before 1 January 2022, please refer to archive.
Health Canada has posted a medical device safety alert concerning Olympus Medical Systems Corp. Thunderbeat Front-Actuated Grip Type S [Model or catalog number: TB-0535FCS; Multiple lot or serial number] [HKMD No.: 160354].
According to Health Canada, the manufacturer is taking this recall action after discovering that the Thunderbeat's blue seal button may remain in the engaged position after the button is released and not immediately return to a neutral position.
For further information, please visit https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/thunderbeat-front-actuated-grip-type-s
If you are in possession of the affected products, please contact your supplier for necessary actions.
Posted on 3 Oct 2023