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 facilities.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: serial number 3510100714 to 3512101160 and any units in which a replacement PSU was installed between March 2010 and September of 2010.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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 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 facilities.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
serial number 3510100714 to 3512101160 and any units in which a replacement PSU was installed between March 2010 and September of 2010.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-1844-2014
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