Olympus Corporation Of The Americas recalls Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit. Model Number: UHI-3. Used for insufflation of…

Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events.

Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit. Model Number: UHI-3. Used for insufflation of the abdominal cavity, and automatic suction and smoke evacuation to facilitate laparoscopic observation and treatment within the abdominal cavity.

Olympus notified consignees on about 01/16/2026 via "URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE REMOVAL" letter. Consignees were instructed to cease usage of the affected product immediately. They are advised to use available alternatives including an existing UHI-4 if available or switching to an insufflation device from another manufacturer. If no alternative is available on site, contact Olympus to arrange a loaner or purchase a replacement. Additionally, consignees were instructed to examine inventory and quarantine any identified devices, immediately cease usage of any UHI, UHI-2, and/or UHI-3 in inventory, call Olympus Customer Service at 1-800-848-9024, option 2 to obtain a Return Material Authorization to return your device. Consignees were also requested to acknowledge receipt of this letter through their recall web portal as follows: a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall, b. Enter the recall number "0489 and c. Complete the form as instructed. Please indicate in your response if you no longer have the device(s). If any consignees have further distributed this UHI product, they were instructed to identify affected customers and forward this notice to them immediately. If you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at (647) 999-3203 or by email at Cynthia.Ow@Olympus.com.

• FDA enforcement recordOfficial FDA database entry for Z-1354-2026
• FDA 510(k) clearance · K014166The device's official FDA premarket clearance record
• FDA device classification · HIFOfficial FDA classification for this device type
• CFR regulation · 21 CFR 884.1730The federal regulation governing this device
• FDA recall announcementSearch FDA.gov for the official press announcement
• Find Olympus Corporation of the AmericasSearch for the manufacturer's official notice
• News coverageRecent reporting on this recall and manufacturer
• openFDA data recordThe raw JSON record this page is built from

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