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 Treatme

Recall Summary Olympus is recalling its High Flow Insufflation Unit, Model UHI-3, which is used during abdominal surgery to inflate the cavity and remove smoke for visibility. A software problem in the device may cause it to create excessive pressure inside the abdomen. This recall affects medical facilities that use this equipment during laparoscopic surgical procedures.

Recalling firm

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Product

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.

Reason

Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events.

Classification

Class II

Category

consumer product recall

Country

United States

Agency

FDA-DEVICES

Recall date

2026-01-16

Status

Open, Classified

Official recall notice from FDA-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/12edae66-4d3b-42cb-b013-db249cbf92a8