[Recalled] Model Number(s): PB840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX). The product is a component of the Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator: The Backlight Inverter Printed Circuit Board (BLI PCBA) for the 9.4 Display part number 4-079056-00. Th
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Recall details
| Product | Model Number(s): PB840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX). The product is a component of the Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator: The Backlight Inverter Printed Circuit Board (BLI PCBA) for the 9.4 Display part number 4-079056-00. The PB840 Ventilator System is intended to provide invasive or non-invasi |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1809-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 04 June 2014 |
| EAN / barcode | 4200000001 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: In the case of a loss of GUI display due to a Backlight Inverter PCBA failure, the ventilator continues to provide uninterrupted ventilatory support at the programmed settings for the patient. However, there is a loss of display and thus there is a necessity to move the patient to another ventilator.
This Class II 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
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
Read the full official notice →
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