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FDA device recall Z-2328-2025 · posted 2025-08-19 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Hamilton Medical AG

Reason for recall

A mechanical defect on a printed circuit board (PCB) as a result of PCB separating process. This defect might cause the ventilator to either fail at startup (no patient involvement) or during the use of the device enter ambient state, resulting in an interruption of ventilation.

Action taken

URGENT: Medical Device Correction letters were emailed to customers on 06/06/2025, 06/20/2025, and 07/07/2025, informing them that due to damage to the capacitor in the ESM-Board within the Hamilton-C6 ventilator the capacitor could, over time, lead to a loss of its function due to oxidation of similar degradation processes. Customers are instructed to: 1. Review their Hamilton-C6 ventilators and check for the serial number within the scope mentioned in the letter. 2. for affected ventilators must have the ESM-Boards replaced. The replacement will be organized by the local partner as per servicing protocol. Note - the Hamilton-C6 ventilators do not need to be removed from use/service. These devices were tested prior to release and no test will be able to detect if the ESM board will fail in the future. 3. Keep the recall notice within the respective ventilator's data records. For questions or assistance, contact Technical Support at 1-800-426-6331 option 2 or email reno.techsupport@hamiltonmedical.com

Root cause

Equipment maintenance

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

CBK

Quantity affected

1040 systems

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Date initiated

2025-06-03

Date posted

2025-08-19

Location

Domat/Ems, Switzerland

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