Official recall notice
FDA Recall: Breathing circuit set, coaxial: REF: 260127, 260128, 260167, 260168 used with HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON-
- Recall date
- 2026-07-08
- Brand
- Hamilton Medical AG
- Category
- Medical Device
- FDA class
- Class I
Why it was recalled
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
Product description
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
Affected products
REF/UDI-DI: 260127/07630002802956, 17630002802953; 260128/07630002802963, 17630002802960; 260167/07630002802970, 17630002802977; 260168/07630002802987, 17630002802984. Lot numbers between 200379 and 205050 (including both.)