Hamilton Medical recalls C3 Ventilators with serial numbers starting from 1001 to 6001 that may stop unexpectedly after 91 days of use due to a software anomaly.
Due to a software anomaly after approximately 91 days of cumulative use, the ventilator may stop and enter the ambient mode without prior notice.
Hamilton Medical is recalling certain C3 Ventilators that may stop working unexpectedly after about 91 days of use due to a software issue. This could lead to a loss of ventilatory support for patients needing breathing assistance.
After approximately 91 days of cumulative use, the ventilator's software may malfunction and stop providing breathing support without warning, switching to ambient mode. This could cause a sudden loss of ventilatory assistance for patients who rely on the device.
Patients using the Hamilton C3 Ventilator for breathing support, particularly those in hospitals or home care settings. Healthcare providers and caregivers who manage these patients are most at risk.
The affected ventilators have serial numbers listed in the recall notice, starting from 1001 up to 6001 and including specific numbers in Puerto Rico. The model is Hamilton-C3 REF 160005.
Verify your ventilator's serial number against the list of affected numbers provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Hamilton Medical for further instructions if your ventilator is affected.
The ventilator may stop working unexpectedly after about 91 days of use due to a software anomaly, which could lead to a loss of ventilatory support.
Check your serial number against the list of affected numbers starting from 1001 up to 6001 as provided in the recall notice.
Contact Hamilton Medical directly for further instructions on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hamilton Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2142-2023 — Hamilton Medical Hamilton Medical Hello, I own a Hamilton Medical that is covered by recall Z-2142-2023 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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