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HAMILTON G5 ventilators with software version V2.0x. Hamilton Medical AG, Switzerland Imported and distributed by Hamilt

FDA device recall Z-1185-2012 · posted 2012-03-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Hamilton Medical Inc
Reason for recall
Hamilton-G5 ventilators with software version V2.0x may experience an unintentional change of the displayed ventilation mode under certain conditions.
Action taken
Hamilton Medical sent a Medical Device Safety Alert and Correction Action letter dated February 17, 2011 to all affected customers via a traceable method. The letter identified the affected product, problem and immediate actions required by operators, distributor and manufacturer. The letter states that a Hamilton Medical Account manager will contact customers to schedule a convenient time for the Technical Support Department to install the software update. Questions or concerns may be directed to Technical Support Manager at 800-426-6331, Ext 125.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CBK
Quantity affected
456 devices in US.
Distribution
(USA) Nationwide Distribution including the states of: CA, CO, FL, GA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, PA, TN, TX, VA and WV.
Date initiated
2012-02-06
Date posted
2012-03-07
Date terminated
2013-10-23
Location
Reno, NV

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