FDAClass I · Medical device · Recalled July 8, 2026
Breathing circuit set recall — Hamilton Medical AG
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
Class I: most serious — reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
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Description
Breathing circuit set, coaxial: REF: 260127, 260128, 260167, 260168 used with HAMILTON-C1, HAMILTON-T1 and HAMILTON-MR1 ventilators.
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Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked July 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC.