Olympus UHI-4 Insufflation Unit Recall: Unexpected Display Shutdown Risk
Olympus recalls UHI-4 High Flow Insufflation Units due to potential unexpected display shutdowns causing air delivery to stop. Affected units have specific serial numbers and model numbers.
Lower-risk recall
Potential for unexpected instances where the front panel display turns off unexpectedly, and air delivery (insufflation) ceases.
What happened, in plain English
Olympus is recalling its UHI-4 High Flow Insufflation Units because the front panel display may turn off unexpectedly, stopping air delivery. This could lead to interrupted medical procedures if the device is used during surgery or critical care. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/127772-olympus-uhi-4-insufflation-unit-recall-unexpected-display-shutdown-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/127772-olympus-uhi-4-insufflation-unit-recall-unexpected-display-shutdown-risk · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2776-2026
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“Olympus UHI-4 Insufflation Unit Recall: Unexpected Display Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/127772-olympus-uhi-4-insufflation-unit-recall-unexpected-display-shutdown-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-2776-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2776-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The front panel display may turn off unexpectedly, causing the air delivery system to stop working. This could interrupt critical medical procedures like surgery or patient care where continuous air supply is needed. The risk is primarily for medical settings where the device is used.
Who’s affected
Medical professionals using Olympus UHI-4 units for insufflation during procedures are most at risk. Patients receiving care from these devices may also be affected if the unit stops delivering air unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the model number UHI-4 on the device. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice: 04953170324147 and 04953170467219. All units with this model number are included in the recall.
- Brand
Olympus- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Device Model
Look for the model number UHI-4 on the device to confirm it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA 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, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico,…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 43 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2776-2026 (June 16, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2776-2026 to see it in context.
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