Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 36872 |
| Brand Name: | UHI-4_High Flow Insufflator Unit |
| Model: | UHI-4 High Flow Insufflation Unit |
| Affected: | All afected Lot numbers |
| 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 identified an increase in UHI-4 front-panel blackout complaints, where the front-panel display turns off unexpectedly, and air delivery (insufflation) ceases. An investigation found these blackouts (fault code E03) were primarily caused by the pressure sensors drifting positively from zero over time; when the pressure difference between the two sensors exceeds 7 mmHg, the UHI-4 generates the E03 fault, the front panel shuts off, and insufflation stops. is working to implement a long-term solution for front panel blackout. In the interim, the UHI-4 pressure sensors must receive an offset adjustment to reset the sensor to zero because of sensor drift. This adjustment can be completed onsite and does not require returning your unit. If your UHI-4 displays a front panel blackout (fault code E03) during use, you must either reboot the unit or switch to a backup insufflator. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 9/6/2026 |
