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Health product recall

Hamilton - T1 Ventilator

Starting date:
December 24, 2012
Posting date:
January 21, 2013
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-16881

Recalled Products

  1. Hamilton - T1 Ventilator

Reason

Unexpected high internal oxygen consumption of Hamilton-T1 Ventilators during ventilation of small pediatric patients.  If available oxygen supply depleted, life of patient may be endangered.

Affected products

A. Hamilton - T1 Ventilator

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.

Model or catalog number

160005

Companies
Manufacturer
Hamilton Medical AG