IntelliCuff® Recall Issued by Health Canada

Source: Health Canada · Canada

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Hamilton Medical AG is recalling IntelliCuff® devices (model 951001) after an issue was identified where devices may alarm with cuff system leakage and fail to maintain set cuff pressure.

What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on June 14, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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What Happened

An issue was identified where the affected IntelliCuff® devices may alarm with "cuff system leakage", the motor pumps continuously and does not maintain the cuff pressure set by the user.

Which Products Are Affected

  • Product: IntelliCuff®
  • Model or catalogue number: 951001
  • Lot or serial number: All lots
  • Company: Hamilton Medical AG, Via Crusch 8, Bonaduz, Switzerland, 7402

What You Should Do

No specific consumer action steps are provided in the recall notice.

Why This Matters

The recall involves a medical device used to maintain cuff pressure, with the potential to affect device performance.

Source

Health Canada

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Hamilton Medical AG is recalling IntelliCuff® devices (model 951001) after an issue was identified where devices may alarm with cuff system leakage and fail to maintain set cuff pressure.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product & Food Recalls updates?
Browse the full Product & Food Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/ca/recalls/ for the latest updates from Health Canada and other agencies.