Puritan Bennett 980 (PB980) ventilator series: Puritan Bennett" 980 Pediatric Adult Ventilator Puritan Bennett" 980 Neonatal Ventilator Puritan Bennett" 980 Universal Ventilator Product Usage: The Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator is designed for use on patient population sizes from Neonatal (NICU) through Adult who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 0.3 kg (0.66 lb). It is suitable for service in hospital (institutions) and intra-hospital transport to provide continuous positive pressure ventilatory support using medical oxygen and compressed medical air from either an internal air compressor or external air sources to deliver oxygen concentrations of 21% to 100%. Ventilatory support can be delivered invasively or non-invasively, to patients who require the followingtypes of ventilator support: Positive Pressure Ventilation, delivered invasively (via endotracheal tube or trach tube) or non-invasively (via mask or nasal prongs). Assist/ Control, SIMV or Spontaneous modes of ventilation

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: September 18, 2018 COVIDIEN Patient Monitors Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial Numbers: 35B1300001 through 35B1300051 35B1400003 through 35B1402216 35B1500001 through 35B1502227 35B1600001 through 35B1601408 35B1700001 through 35B1702519 35B1800001 through 35B1801541 35B1400001 35B1601182, 35B1601183, 35B1601193, 35B1601197, 35B1601242 35B1601243, 35B1601245, 35B1702479, 35B1601001, 35B1601089
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
COVIDIEN LLC
Reason for Recall:
Software Update: External USB Drive performance and its impact on Graphic User Interface (GUI) functionality and labeling of the scalar waveform displayed on GUI during ventilation
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Puritan Bennett 980 (PB980) ventilator series: Puritan Bennett" 980 Pediatric Adult Ventilator Puritan Bennett" 980 Neonatal Ventilator Puritan Bennett" 980 Universal Ventilator Product Usage: The Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator is designed for use on patient population sizes from Neonatal (NICU) through Adult who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 0.3 kg (0.66 lb). It is suitable for service in hospital (institutions) and intra-hospital transport to provide continuous positive pressure ventilatory support using medical oxygen and compressed medical air from either an internal air compressor or external air sources to deliver oxygen concentrations of 21% to 100%. Ventilatory support can be delivered invasively or non-invasively, to patients who require the followingtypes of ventilator support: Positive Pressure Ventilation, delivered invasively (via endotracheal tube or trach tube) or non-invasively (via mask or nasal prongs). Assist/ Control, SIMV or Spontaneous modes of ventilation

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial Numbers: 35B1300001 through 35B1300051 35B1400003 through 35B1402216 35B1500001 through 35B1502227 35B1600001 through 35B1601408 35B1700001 through 35B1702519 35B1800001 through 35B1801541 35B1400001 35B1601182, 35B1601183, 35B1601193, 35B1601197, 35B1601242 35B1601243, 35B1601245, 35B1702479, 35B1601001, 35B1601089

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0497-2019

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