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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