Hamilton Medical recalls specific Hamilton-MR1 ventilators with degrading capacitors that may leak electrolyte, causing short circuits or ventilation interruptions. Affected units include serial numbers 3422-3429 and 3469, 3503, 3510, 3800.
Degrading capacitors on the control board of ventilators and spare parts may leak electrolyte onto the control board causing a short circuit on the board and/or the capacitor to lose function and lead to interruption of ventilation.
Hamilton Medical is recalling certain Hamilton-MR1 intensive care ventilators due to capacitors that may leak electrolyte, causing short circuits or ventilation interruptions. This could lead to life-threatening breathing issues if the ventilator stops working unexpectedly.
Degrading capacitors on the ventilator's control board can leak electrolyte, causing short circuits that may interrupt ventilation. This could lead to sudden loss of breathing support for patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
Healthcare facilities using the affected ventilators (serial numbers 3422-3429, 3469, 3503, 3510, 3800) are most at risk. Patients relying on these ventilators for critical care are affected.
Check the serial number on the ventilator's label. Affected units have serial numbers 3422, 3423, 3424, 3425, 3426, 3427, 3428, 3429, 3469, 3503, 3510, or 3800.
Look for the serial number on the ventilator's label to confirm if it is affected.
Reach out to Hamilton Medical for guidance on next steps if the ventilator is affected.
Degrading capacitors on the control board may leak electrolyte, causing short circuits or ventilation interruptions.
The ventilator could interrupt breathing support, which may be life-threatening for patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
Check the serial number on the label; affected units include 3422-3429, 3469, 3503, 3510, and 3800.
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Subject: Recall Z-2528-2023 — Hamilton Medical Hamilton Medical Hello, I own a Hamilton Medical that is covered by recall Z-2528-2023 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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