Thunderbeat Type S Hand Instruments

Olympus has been made aware, via customer feedback, of reports where probe tips of the Thunderbeat Type S hand instruments are becoming damaged or are breaking, as well as instances of pad damage or detachment. These issues can occur when the instructions and warnings in the IFU are not followed, specifically, taking very large bites of tissue, contact with metal while activating, and activation without tissue between the jaws.  The purpose of this letter is to reiterate the importance of these instructions and warnings to reduce occurrences of probe damage/breakage and pad damage/detachment.