CanadaThe UHI-4 High Flow Insufflation System insufflator (model UHI-4; affected serial numbers: more than 10 numbers—contact the manufacturer) is affected and can be recognised if the front-panel display turns off unexpectedly and air delivery (insufflation) ceases. Olympus identified an increase in these front-panel “blackout” complaints and an Olympus field service representative will contact affected users to schedule an offset adjustment; 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-4 High Flow Insufflation System - Insufflator; Lot or serial number: More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.; Model or catalogue number: UHI-4
The hazard
Olympus identified an increase in UHI-4 front-panel 'blackout' complaints, where the front-panel display turns off unexpectedly, and air delivery (insufflation) ceases. An Olympus field service representative will contact affected users to schedule a mutually convenient time to perform the offset adjustment.
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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