Hamilton Medical recalls C3 ventilators with potential for unintended shutdown due to control board issues. Affected units may shut down unexpectedly with alarms. Contact for remedy details.
An out of specification component on the control board may cause the ventilator to open the inspiratory channel and the expiratory valve. The ventilator will shut down and an emergency buzzer providing an acoustic alarm and the blinking alarm LED on the device s front side.
Hamilton Medical is recalling C3 ventilators that may shut down unexpectedly due to a control board issue. This could disrupt critical patient care in hospitals.
The ventilator may open the inspiratory channel and expiratory valve unexpectedly due to a faulty control board component. This can cause the device to shut down with an alarm, potentially interrupting critical patient care.
Hospitals and healthcare facilities using Hamilton C3 ventilators are most at risk. Patients receiving ventilator support could be affected if the device shuts down unexpectedly.
Check for serial numbers 3084 or 3088 on the Hamilton C3 ventilator. The device is used in hospitals for ventilator support in intensive care, emergency, and recovery areas.
Look for serial numbers 3084 or 3:088 on the ventilator to confirm if it's affected.
The recall is due to a potential control board issue that may cause the ventilator to shut down unexpectedly with alarms.
Check for serial numbers 3084 or 3088. If affected, contact Hamilton Medical for further instructions.
Yes, the ventilator may shut down unexpectedly, which could disrupt critical patient care.
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Subject: Recall Z-2796-2018 — Hamilton Medical Hamilton Medical Hello, I own a Hamilton Medical that is covered by recall Z-2796-2018 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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