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-invasive ventilator support and monitoring for infant, pediatric, and adult patients with respiratory failure or respiratory insufficiency. It is used in hospitals and healthcare facilities

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Display part number 4-079056-00; serial number 4200000001 to 3510012377 that have a 9.4 display. Lots 1032H,1041H,1042H,1043H,1008J,1009J,1010J,1018K,1019K,1020K,1021K,1022K,1023K,1030L,1031L,1032L,1033L,1034L,1035L,
  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:
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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-invasive ventilator support and monitoring for infant, pediatric, and adult patients with respiratory failure or respiratory insufficiency. It is used in hospitals and healthcare facilities

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Display part number 4-079056-00; serial number 4200000001 to 3510012377 that have a 9.4 display. Lots 1032H,1041H,1042H,1043H,1008J,1009J,1010J,1018K,1019K,1020K,1021K,1022K,1023K,1030L,1031L,1032L,1033L,1034L,1035L,

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1809-2014

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