Hamilton Medical recalls C6 ventilators with specific serial numbers due to a PCB defect that can cause ventilation failure. Affected units may stop working during use, risking interrupted breathing support.
A mechanical defect on a printed circuit board (PCB) as a result of PCB separating process. This defect might cause the ventilator to either fail at startup (no patient involvement) or during the use of the device enter ambient state, resulting in an interruption of ventilation.
Hamilton Medical is recalling certain C6 ventilators because a defect in the printed circuit board could cause the device to stop working during use, potentially interrupting breathing support. This is serious for patients who rely on the ventilator for life support.
A mechanical defect in the printed circuit board can cause the ventilator to fail at startup or during use. This might lead to an interruption in breathing support, which could be life-threatening for patients who depend on the device.
Patients using the Hamilton C6 ventilator for breathing support are most at risk. Healthcare facilities that own or use these ventilators should check if their units are affected.
Check the serial number on the ventilator's label. Affected units have serial numbers from 13636 to 13950 and 13966 to 14753, including specific numbers like 13797, 13801, and 13806.
Look for the serial number on the ventilator's label to determine if it falls within the affected range of 13636 to 13950 or 13966 to 14753.
If your ventilator is affected, contact Hamilton Medical directly for further instructions on how to address the issue.
A mechanical defect on the printed circuit board (PCB) as a result of PCB separating process.
Yes, the defect might cause the ventilator to stop working during use, which could interrupt breathing support and be life-threatening for patients.
Check the serial number on the ventilator's label. Affected units have serial numbers from 13636 to 13950 and 13966 to 14753, including specific numbers like 13797, 13801, and 13806.
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Subject: Recall Z-2328-2025 — Hamilton Medical Hamilton Medical Hello, I own a Hamilton Medical that is covered by recall Z-2328-2025 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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