[Recalled] Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX) The PB840 Ventilator System is intended to provide invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support and monitoring for infant, pediatric, and adult patients with respiratory failure
Authorities recorded a safety problem with this product. The details below come directly from the government recall notice.
Recall details
| Product | Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX) The PB840 Ventilator System is intended to provide invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support and monitoring for infant, pediatric, and adult patients with respiratory failure or respiratory insufficiency. It is used in hospitals and healthcare f |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1844-2014 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class II |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 03 June 2014 |
| EAN / barcode | 3510100714 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: Covidien is conducting a medical device field correction for specific Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilators due to customer reports of loss of graphical user interface (GUI) display information while the ventilator continues to provide breath support.
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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