CanadaThe UHI-3 High Flow Insufflation System — Insufflator (model UHI-3; recall also covers High Flow Insufflation Unit models UHI, UHI-2, UHI-3, and UHI‑E; affected units identified by serial/lot numbers of more than 10 digits) is subject to a medical device recall by Olympus. Olympus is requesting customers to immediately cease use of the affected devices and contact customer service to return them; these products are discontinued for sale and repair. Contact the manufacturer for additional information.
What's being recalled
Companies: Olympus Medical Systems Corp., 2951 Ishikawa-Cho, Hachioji-Shi, Tokyo-To, Japan, 192-8507.
How to identify it
Affected products: UHI-3 High Flow Insufflation System - Insufflator; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: UHI-3
The hazard
Olympus is initiating a Medical Device Recall on the High Flow Insufflation Unit Models UHI, UHI-2, UHI-3, and UHI-E. Olympus is requesting customers to immediately cease usage of the affected devices and contact customer service to return their affected products. *Note* These products have been discontinued for sale and repair.
What to do
Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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