FDA recall Z-2416-2025

THOR Photomedicine Ltd · Class II · device

Product

Brand Name: THOR Product Name: NovoTHOR Model/Catalog Number: S2188 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The NovoTHOR and NovoTHOR XL are intended to emit energy in the visible and IR spectrum to provide topical heating for the purpose of elevating tissue temperature for temporary increase in local blood circulation, temporary relief of minor muscle and joint pain and stiffness, minor arthritis pain, muscle spasm, and temporary relaxation of muscles. Component: No

Reason for recall

The potential for a failed welded nut to shear off. When this occurs, the gas strut on one side of the device becomes detached from the canopy, making the canopy difficult to lift.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide): AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, MA, MD, NC, ND, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV; and OUS (International): Australia, United Kingdom, Austria, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2025-07-24
Report date
2025-09-03
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Amersham, United Kingdom

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2416-2025