FDA Recall Terminated

Hamilton-MR1 Ventilator: Catalog# 161010 The Hamilton MR1 Ventilator is intended to provide pressure ventilator support to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates. Intended areas of use include: MRI Dept., Intensive, intermediate, emergency and long-term acute care as well as transfer of patients within a hospital.

Recall: Z-0666-2017 · Initiated September 26, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0666-2017
Event Number
75336
Firm
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
2937708
Product Code
CBK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
September 26, 2016
Posted
November 28, 2016
Terminated
March 8, 2017
Address
4990 Energy Way, Reno, NV, 89502-4123

Description

Hamilton-MR1 Ventilator: Catalog# 161010 The Hamilton MR1 Ventilator is intended to provide pressure ventilator support to adults and pediatrics, and optionally infants and neonates. Intended areas of use include: MRI Dept., Intensive, intermediate, emergency and long-term acute care as well as transfer of patients within a hospital.

Reason

Oxygen tubing and the oxygen connector of the Hamilton-MR1 could potentially become loose during the preparation for ventilation.

Action

Hamilton Medical sent a letter dated September 6, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Hamilton Medical will update each affected Hamilton-MR1 ventilators by installing a new oxygen mixer mounting plate with the correct screws at no cost to each facility. A Hamilton Medical Field Service Technician will contact customers soon to schedule a convenient time to install the hardware upgrade. Customers may also call 1-800-426-6331, option #2 to be issued an RGA for return to the service center for the upgrade kit to be installed. Customers with questions should call 817-909-0308.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

44 units