Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

HAMILTON-G5 Ventilator with software versions between V2.00 and V2.31. Anesthesiology: Recalled by Hamilton Medical, Inc. Due to Ventilation and alarms of a HAMILTON-G5 ventilator can...

Date: April 22, 2014
Company: Hamilton Medical, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Hamilton Medical, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

HAMILTON-G5 Ventilator with software versions between V2.00 and V2.31. Anesthesiology: The HAMILTON-G5 ventilator is designed for intensive care ventilation of adult and pediatric patients, and optionally infant and neonatal patients

Quantity: 1128

Why Was This Recalled?

Ventilation and alarms of a HAMILTON-G5 ventilator can be suppressed unintentionally after the activation of a suctioning maneuver by the operator; this situation can occur regardless of the selected patient group (neonatal, pediatric and adult).

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Hamilton Medical, Inc.

Hamilton Medical, Inc. has 19 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report