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Health product recall

Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor (2015-05-12)

Starting date:
May 12, 2015
Posting date:
June 3, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-53645

Recalled Products

A. Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor

Reason

Under some operating conditions, it may be possible that water from the humidifier may condensate within the flow sensor measurement chamber and affect the flow measurement, resulting in more volume being measured than being delivered to the patient. The Instructions for Use is being revised to inform the user of the correct position to have the flow sensor rest at.

Affected products

A. Hamilton Medical Infant Flow Sensor

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number
  • 155500
  • 260177
  • 260179
Companies
Manufacturer
Hamilton Medical AG
Via Crush 8
Bonaduz
7402
SWITZERLAND