FDA recall record

Hamilton Medical AG Hamilton-C1 Ventilator Unit Product Usage: The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is recall — FDA Z-2795-2018

An out of specification component on the control board may cause the ventilator to open the inspiratory channel and the expiratory valve. The ventilator…

Class IIclassification
Z-2795-2018official record ID
Aug 22, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2795-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmHamilton Medical AG
Report dateAug 22, 2018
Recall initiation dateMar 9, 2018
Quantity16 devices
LocationBonaduz, Switzerland

Official product description

Hamilton-C1 Ventilator Unit Product Usage: The HAMILTON-C1 ventilator is intended to provide positive pressure ventilation support to adults and pediatrics. The device is used in the in the intensive care ward, in the recovery room, and during transfer of ventilated patients within the hospital.

Why the product was recalled

An out of specification component on the control board may cause the ventilator to open the inspiratory channel and the expiratory valve. The ventilator will shut down and an emergency buzzer providing an acoustic alarm and the blinking alarm LED on the device s front side.

Distribution information

US distribution to CA, CO, IL, LA, MN, NY, OK, VA, WI. Worldwide distribution to China, Germany, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kazakhstan, Korea, Pakistan, Taiwan, Poland, Armenia.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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