Hamilton Medical recalls G5 ventilators with software versions 2.60 or older due to potential risk of unassisted breathing. Affected units have serial numbers 16192 and lower.
New software version for affected ventilators reduces the probability of the ventilator entering an ambient state, in which the inspiratory channel and expiratory valves are opened, letting the patient breathe room air unassisted. When the ventilator enters the ambient state, alternative ventilation must be provided immediately.
Hamilton Medical is recalling ventilators with software versions 2.10 or older that could enter an unassisted breathing state, risking patient safety. This could require immediate alternative ventilation if the ventilator fails to assist breathing properly.
The ventilator may temporarily stop assisting breathing and allow the patient to breathe room air unassisted. This requires immediate alternative ventilation to prevent potential harm to the patient.
Healthcare professionals using Hamilton G5/S1 ventilators with software versions 2.60 or older, particularly those in hospitals or intensive care settings. Patients on these ventilators are at risk if the device enters an unassisted breathing state.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number 16192 or lower. The software version should be 2.60 or older to be affected.
Verify the software version on your Hamilton G5/S1 ventilator; versions 2.60 or older are affected.
Reach out to Hamilton Medical for guidance on next steps if your ventilator is affected.
Software versions 2.60 or older are affected.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number 16192 or lower.
Contact Hamilton Medical for guidance on next steps.
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Subject: Recall Z-1874-2019 — Hamilton Medical Hamilton Medical Hello, I own a Hamilton Medical that is covered by recall Z-1874-2019 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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