Hamilton Medical recalls coaxial breathing circuit sets (REFs 260127-260168) used with C1/T1/MR1 ventilators. Membranes may stick to valves, causing exhalation obstruction and oxygen desaturation if not tested before use.
Ventilator coaxial breathing circuit may have, expiratory valve sets with membranes sticking to valve body, not detectable during pre-operative test, which will result in "exhalation obstructed " alarm, which may result in inadequate ventilation, oxygen desaturation. Advising: Prior to use, test lung action. If alarm occurs, expiratory valve set removal to overcome membrane adhesion or replacement
Hamilton Medical is recalling coaxial breathing circuit sets used with specific ventilators because membranes inside the expiratory valves can stick to the valve body. This may cause exhalation obstruction alarms, leading to inadequate ventilation and oxygen desaturation if not properly tested before use.
The expiratory valve membranes in these circuits can stick to the valve body during use. This causes exhalation obstruction, triggering an alarm that may not be detected during pre-operative testing. If unaddressed, it can lead to inadequate ventilation and oxygen desaturation.
Healthcare professionals using Hamilton C1, T1, or MR1 ventilators with the recalled breathing circuit sets are most at risk. Patients receiving ventilation through these circuits could experience oxygen desaturation if the issue isn't detected.
Check for reference numbers 260127, 260128, 260167, or 260168 on the breathing circuit set. These sets are used with Hamilton C1, T1, or MR1 ventilators. Lot numbers between 200379 and 205050 (inclusive) are affected.
Perform a pre-use test to check for exhalation obstruction. If the alarm occurs, remove the expiratory valve set to overcome membrane adhesion.
The expiratory valve membranes in these circuits can stick to the valve body, causing exhalation obstruction that may not be detected during pre-operative testing.
Perform a pre-use test to check for exhalation obstruction. If the alarm occurs, remove the expiratory valve set to overcome membrane adhesion.
Check for reference numbers 260127, 260128, 260167, or 260168 on the breathing circuit set. These sets are used with Hamilton C1, T1, or MR1 ventilators.
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Subject: Recall Z-2463-2026 — Hamilton Medical Hamilton Medical Hello, I own a Hamilton Medical that is covered by recall Z-2463-2026 from Hamilton Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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