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.
- Company
- Hamilton Medical Inc
- Recall Initiated
- June 1, 2015
- Posted
- July 2, 2015
- Terminated
- August 12, 2015
- Recall Number
- Z-1963-2015
- Quantity
- 154 total - all part numbers
- Firm Location
- Reno, NV
Reason for Recall
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.
Distribution
US Nationwide Distribution.
Lot / Code Info
PN 260177, all lot codes.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
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.
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