Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit. Model/ Number: Uhi-2. Used For Insufflation Of The Abdominal Cavity, And Automatic Suction And Smoke Evacuation To Facilitate Laparoscopic Observation And Treatm

Recall Summary Olympus is recalling the High Flow Insufflation Unit Model UHI-2, a medical device used during abdominal surgeries to inflate the cavity and remove smoke and fluid. The device has a software problem that could cause it to apply excessive pressure. This recall affects hospitals and surgical facilities using this equipment.

Recalling firm

Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Product

Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit. Model/ Number: UHI-2. 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

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