Brand Name: THOR Product Name: NovoTHOR Gen 3.0 Reg PRX Model/Catalog Number: S2186 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: N/A
This recall is currently active, issued August 22, 2025. It was issued by Thor Photomedicine Ltd 2 Anglo Office Park Units 1 &; 67 White Lion Road Amersham United Kingdom.
- Company
- Thor Photomedicine Ltd 2 Anglo Office Park Units 1 &; 67 White Lion Road Amersham United Kingdom
- Recall Initiated
- July 24, 2025
- Posted
- August 22, 2025
- Recall Number
- Z-2419-2025
- Quantity
- 2 units (1 US, 1 OUS)
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
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.
Lot / Code Info
Model/Catalog Number: S2186; UDI-DI: Serial numbers: 4005, 4062;
Root Cause
Process control
Action Taken
On July 24, 2025, IMPORTANT MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION letters were sent to customers. Actions by THOR: A service agent representing THOR will contact you within the next 10 weeks to schedule the fitting of the four high tensile strength steel bolts to the inside of the chassis. The process is likely to take around 3 hours and, of course, there is no fee. Required Actions for NovoTHOR Owners: 1. Please reply to this email within four days to acknowledge your receipt and understanding of this notification. 2. If you no longer own the NovoTHOR, please forward this notice to the new owner if the device was sold and reply to this email with the contact details of the new owner. Other Actions for Owners: Should you continue to have users/patients use the NovoTHOR, then be aware it may potentially cause harm should the failure occur whilst they are lifting or lowering the canopy. " Ensure you warn all users of the potential risk " Ensure someone is present to lift and lower the canopy " Ensure the canopy is lifted and lowered gently and slowly " Ensure someone is present in the room or immediately outside the room during use. THOR Contact Information: Call +44 (0)1494 797 100, Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Eastern Time or via thorlaser.com/contact.htm.