Olympus has recalled approximately 3,172 UHI-4 Insufflation units because the device may suddenly stop providing air supply during medical procedures. This failure occurs when the front panel LED turns off unexpectedly, which has led to an increased trend of customer complaints and repair requests. This recall affects all serial numbers of the UHI-4 model. Olympus initiated this recall via a notification letter to affected domestic healthcare facilities.
If the device stops supplying air during a procedure, the patient's surgical cavity may lose pressure and collapse, potentially obstructing the surgeon's view or causing surgical delays. The sudden loss of air supply during use poses a moderate risk of injury to patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures.
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