[Recalled] Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator, Rx ONLY. Suitable for service in a hospital (institutions) and intra-hospital transport to provide continuous positive pressure ventilator for Neonatal (NICU) through Adult patient popu
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator, Rx ONLY. Suitable for service in a hospital (institutions) and intra-hospital transport to provide continuous positive pressure ventilator for Neonatal (NICU) through Adult patient populations. |
|---|---|
| Brand / manufacturer | Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-0112-2015 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class I |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 01 October 2014 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: A software issue may lead to ventilator inoperative situations.
This Class I recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).
Read the full official notice →
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