Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36497 |
| Brand Name: | Olympus - Insufflator, endoscopic (Japan) |
| Model: | Unit models UHI, UHI-2, and UHI-3 |
| Affected: | All affected numbers -Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit models - UHI, UHI-2, UHI-3 and N1000161 |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation |
| Brand Name: | UHI-4_High Flow Insufflator Unit |
| Model: | Use available alternatives including an existing UHI-4 if available |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Olympus (NZ) Ltd 15D Paul Matthews Road Albany Auckland |
| Contact Information: | 0508 659 6787 |
| Manufacturer: | Olympus Medical Systems Corporation |
| Issue: | The manufacturer has determined that the software algorithm on High Flow Insufflation Unit, models UHI, UHI-2, and UHI-3, requires correction to address a potential issue which could lead to overpressure events. These events may occur due to an over insufflation of the abdominal cavity resulting from use of the UHI, UHI-2, or UHI-3 during patient procedures. This includes events where the device may not alarm or otherwise notify the user and/or may not relieve the over insufflation to the set pressure. Because no corrective solution is available, the manufacturer has decided to remove these devices from the market. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Product to be returned to supplier |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 26/1/2026 |
