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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

HAMILTON-G5 Ventilator with software versions between V2.00 and V2.31. Anesthesiology: The HAMILTON-G5 ventilator is designed for intensive care ventilation of adult and pediatric patients, and optionally infant and neonatal patients

Reported: November 11, 2015 Initiated: April 22, 2014 #Z-0151-2016

Product Description

HAMILTON-G5 Ventilator with software versions between V2.00 and V2.31. Anesthesiology: The HAMILTON-G5 ventilator is designed for intensive care ventilation of adult and pediatric patients, and optionally infant and neonatal patients

Reason for Recall

Ventilation and alarms of a HAMILTON-G5 ventilator can be suppressed unintentionally after the activation of a suctioning maneuver by the operator; this situation can occur regardless of the selected patient group (neonatal, pediatric and adult).

Details

Recalling Firm
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
1128
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Reno, NV

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HAMILTON-G5 Ventilator with software versions between V2.00 and V2.31. Anesthesiology: The HAMILTON-G5 ventilator is designed for intensive care ventilation of adult and pediatric patients, and optionally infant and neonatal patients. Recalled by Hamilton Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 1128.
Why was this product recalled?
Ventilation and alarms of a HAMILTON-G5 ventilator can be suppressed unintentionally after the activation of a suctioning maneuver by the operator; this situation can occur regardless of the selected patient group (neonatal, pediatric and adult).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 11, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-0151-2016.