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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Brand Name: Lithotriptor, Ultrasonic Product Name: ShockPulse Lithotripsy Transducer Model/Catalog Number: SPL-T Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones.

Reported: November 19, 2025 Initiated: October 8, 2025 #Z-0452-2026

Product Description

Brand Name: Lithotriptor, Ultrasonic Product Name: ShockPulse Lithotripsy Transducer Model/Catalog Number: SPL-T Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones. Component: ShockPulse Lithotripsy System

Reason for Recall

The device may either fail to start up, or the transducer may start briefly and then stop, accompanied by an error light on the generator. In addition, the body of the transducer handpiece may gradually increase in temperature during clinical use.

Details

Units Affected
1528 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, India, Taiwan, Germany, Australia, Singapore.
Location
Center Valley, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: Lithotriptor, Ultrasonic Product Name: ShockPulse Lithotripsy Transducer Model/Catalog Number: SPL-T Product Description: The ShockPulse Lithotripsy System is an electromechanical device capable of fragmenting calculi and aspirating stone debris. The ShockPulse transducer is a reusable device that requires cleaning and steam sterilization prior to use in order to generate both low-frequency mechanical impacts and high-frequency ultrasonic energy that quickly disintegrates stones. Component: ShockPulse Lithotripsy System. Recalled by Olympus Corporation of the Americas. Units affected: 1528 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The device may either fail to start up, or the transducer may start briefly and then stop, accompanied by an error light on the generator. In addition, the body of the transducer handpiece may gradually increase in temperature during clinical use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 19, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0452-2026.