Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit recall: Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events

Recall published 8 months ago

Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events.

The hazard: Fire or burn hazard

A fire or burn risk is what prompted this recall. Most of these incidents happen while the product is charging or left running unattended.

What the notice says: Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events.

Why it matters: The product can overheat, ignite or cause a burn. Where lithium batteries are involved the failure is fast and very hot, and water does not put it out quickly.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Treat a burn by cooling it under running water for about 20 minutes — not with ice, butter or ointment — and cover it loosely with a clean non-fluffy cloth. Get medical help for burns that are larger than the person’s palm, that are deep or white or charred, that involve the face, hands, feet or genitals, or any burn to a baby or young child. If someone has inhaled smoke and is coughing, hoarse or short of breath, call 911.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1354-2026
Published
February 25, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Product type
Medical devices
Units affected
485 units
Distribution
Nationwide
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Model Number: UHI-3; UDI-DI: 04953170140280, 04953170140297; All Serial Numbers.
UPC codes
04953170140280, 04953170140297

Products covered by this recall

Olympus High Flow Insufflation Unit. Model Number: UHI-3. Used for insufflation of the abdominal cavity, and automatic suction and smoke evacuation to facilitate laparoscopic observation and treatment within the abdominal cavity.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 04953170140280
  • 04953170140297

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • UHI-3

Serial number

On the rating plate, often next to the date of manufacture.

  • s. — 485 units

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Device enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Fire

Olympus Corporation of the Americas — A fire or burn risk is what prompted this recall. Most of these incidents happen while the product is charging or left running unattended.

  1. Stop using it and unplug it from the wall. If it runs on a battery pack, stop charging it.
  2. If it has already overheated, scorched or swelled, do not keep using it and do not try to repair it.
  3. Check that your smoke alarms work while you are thinking about it, and follow the remedy on this page.
  4. Move it off anything that burns — a bed, a sofa, a carpet, a pile of paper — and away from exits.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.
  • Several recalls now ask you to destroy the item and send a photo as proof. Register the claim before you do that, never after.
  • Return shipping is the company’s cost. If you are asked to pay it, push back.

Company contact: Olympus Corporation of the Americas — 3500 Corporate Pkwy, Center Valley, PA, 18034-8229

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Olympus Corporation of the Americas medical devices recalled?

Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events. Issue with software algorithm which may lead to overpressure events.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 04953170140280, 04953170140297; model number UHI-3. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using it and unplug it from the wall. If it runs on a battery pack, stop charging it.

Can I get my money back?

A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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