FDA Recall Terminated

Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor, single use, (1.6m), Part number 260177. The infant flow sensor is an accessory for the Hamilton Medical Ventilators. Product Usage: The infant flow sensor is a device to measure patient air flow and pressures within the Hamilton Medical Ventilators.

Recall: Z-1963-2015 · Initiated June 1, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1963-2015
Event Number
71434
Firm
Hamilton Medical, Inc.
FEI Number
2937708
Product Code
BZO
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
June 1, 2015
Posted
July 2, 2015
Terminated
August 12, 2015
Address
4990 Energy Way, Reno, NV, 89502-4123

Description

Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor, single use, (1.6m), Part number 260177. The infant flow sensor is an accessory for the Hamilton Medical Ventilators. Product Usage: The infant flow sensor is a device to measure patient air flow and pressures within the Hamilton Medical Ventilators.

Reason

An issue has been discovered with the Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor, single use. When a ventilation mode with adaptive volume control (APVcmv/CMV+) is used, the ventilator may adjust the ventilation on the inaccurate flow measurement and decrease the amount of ventilation delivered.

Action

Hamilton Medical Inc sent a Medical Device Safety Notices letter dated May 8, 2015 by traceable method to affected customers. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. For questions contact Technical Support Manager at 800-426-6331, Ext 215.

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution.

Quantity

154 total - all part numbers