FDA Enforcement Class I Ongoing

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.

Recall: Z-1353-2026 · Reported February 25, 2026

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1353-2026
Event ID
98243
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
February 25, 2026
Initiation Date
January 16, 2026
Classification Date
February 18, 2026
Address
3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229, United States

Description

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.

Code Info

Model Number: UHI-2; UDI-DI: N/A; All Serial Numbers

Distribution

Nationwide distribution

Quantity

744 units