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Health product recall

Hamilton-G5 ventilator (2015-03-14)

Starting date:
March 14, 2015
Posting date:
March 29, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals, General Public
Identification number:
RA-57690

Affected products 

A. Hamilton-G5 ventilator 

Reason

Investigations have shown that after performing the suctioning maneuver, including disconnecting the patient, suctioning, and reconnecting the patient, the preset pattern of ventilation may not continue as expected.

Affected products

A. Hamilton-G5 ventilator

Lot or serial number

All lots

Model or catalog number
  • 159001
  • 159002
Companies
Manufacturer
Hamilton Medical AG
Via Crush 8
Bonaduz
7402
SWITZERLAND