Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit - UHI-4. Model Number: UHI-4
FDA device recall Z-2776-2026 · posted 2026-07-22 · Open, Classified
Recall details
- Recalling firm
- Olympus Corporation of the Americas
- Reason for recall
- Potential for unexpected instances where the front panel display turns off unexpectedly, and air delivery (insufflation) ceases.
- Action taken
- Olympus notified consignees on about 06/16/2026 via letter. Consignees were informed that they many continue to use their UHI-4 until the offset adjustment is performed. However, as noted in the Instructions for Use (IFU), prepare a spare UHI-4 unit as a backup to ensure uninterrupted operation can be completed without complication in the case of a malfunction. Actions to take included to carefully read the notification letter and ensure all personnel are completely knowledgeable on the content of the notification, an Olympus field service representative will contact you to schedule a mutually convenient time to perform the offset adjustment, acknowledge receipt of the notification through the Olympus recall web portal, and forward the notification to other users who may have the affected products if you have further distributed it.
- Root cause
- Nonconforming Material/Component
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Product code
- HIF
- Quantity affected
- 3,087 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Ireland,
- Date initiated
- 2026-06-16
- Date posted
- 2026-07-22
- Location
- Center Valley, PA
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Related 510(k) clearances
| Record | Firm | Date |
|---|---|---|
| High Flow Insufflation Unit (UHI-4) (K243527) | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation | 2025-01-13 |