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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Hamilton-G5 Ventilators with software versions V2.40/2.41 Catalog numbers for G5: 159001 and 159002. Software: 159700.. Intensive care ventilation of adult and pediatric patients and optionally infant and neonatal patients.

Reported: August 5, 2015 Initiated: March 24, 2015 #Z-2057-2015

Product Description

Hamilton-G5 Ventilators with software versions V2.40/2.41 Catalog numbers for G5: 159001 and 159002. Software: 159700.. Intensive care ventilation of adult and pediatric patients and optionally infant and neonatal patients.

Reason for Recall

Customer reports that the ventilator display can freeze. Ventilation continues but the information is no longer displayed on the screen and the user can no longer operate the device.

Details

Recalling Firm
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Units Affected
248
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Reno, NV

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Hamilton-G5 Ventilators with software versions V2.40/2.41 Catalog numbers for G5: 159001 and 159002. Software: 159700.. Intensive care ventilation of adult and pediatric patients and optionally infant and neonatal patients.. Recalled by Hamilton Medical, Inc.. Units affected: 248.
Why was this product recalled?
Customer reports that the ventilator display can freeze. Ventilation continues but the information is no longer displayed on the screen and the user can no longer operate the device.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 5, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2057-2015.