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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

HAMILTON-C6, REF: 160021

Reported: May 3, 2023 Initiated: March 14, 2023 #Z-1429-2023

Product Description

HAMILTON-C6, REF: 160021

Reason for Recall

Software error causes, safety ventilation, in which ventilation continues in the "safety ventilation" mode with audible/visible alarm - patient inputs are not monitored, if the following coincide 1) A mode change to an adaptive mode (ASV, APVcmv, APVsimv, INTELLiVENT-ASV, (S)CMV+, SIMV+), and 2) The controller and/or humidifier is connected to the ventilator and is operational.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hamilton Medical AG
Units Affected
103
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, MA, ID, NC, GA, FL, NV, PA, MO, KS, SC, NY, NM, WY, VA.
Location
Bonaduz, N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HAMILTON-C6, REF: 160021. Recalled by Hamilton Medical AG. Units affected: 103.
Why was this product recalled?
Software error causes, safety ventilation, in which ventilation continues in the "safety ventilation" mode with audible/visible alarm - patient inputs are not monitored, if the following coincide 1) A mode change to an adaptive mode (ASV, APVcmv, APVsimv, INTELLiVENT-ASV, (S)CMV+, SIMV+), and 2) The controller and/or humidifier is connected to the ventilator and is operational.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 3, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1429-2023.