United StatesCoaxial Breathing circuit sets (REF 260127, 260128, 260167, 260168; lot numbers 200379–205050) used with HAMILTON‑C1, HAMILTON‑T1 and HAMILTON‑MR1 ventilators are affected. They were recalled because expiratory valve membranes may stick to the valve body, potentially causing an “exhalation obstructed” alarm and resulting in inadequate ventilation or oxygen desaturation. Prior to use, test lung action; if the alarm occurs, remove the expiratory valve set to overcome membrane adhesion or replace it.
What's being recalled
Breathing circuit set, coaxial: REF: 260127, 260128, 260167, 260168 used with HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON-T1 and HAMILTON-MR1 ventilators.
Recalling firm: Hamilton Medical AG, Domat/Ems, N/A, Switzerland.
How to identify it
REF/UDI-DI: 260127/07630002802956, 17630002802953; 260128/07630002802963, 17630002802960; 260167/07630002802970, 17630002802977; 260168/07630002802987, 17630002802984. Lot numbers between 200379 and 205050 (including both.)
The hazard
Ventilator coaxial breathing circuit may have, expiratory valve sets with membranes sticking to valve body, not detectable during pre-operative test, which will result in "exhalation obstructed " alarm, which may result in inadequate ventilation, oxygen desaturation. Advising: Prior to use, test lung action. If alarm occurs, expiratory valve set removal to overcome membrane adhesion or replacement
What to do
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Where it was sold
US Nationwide distribution including in the states of KS, WA, VT, TX, WI, AR, OH, PA, CA, CO, ID, AZ, ME, MO, MI, IL, OR, VA, FL, NJ, SD, NY, NM, TN, CT, NE, OK, AL, GA, KY, NH, WY, ND, IN, UT, WV, DE, IA, PR, MN, LA, AK, HI.
The official notice
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