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Class I Recall

Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X3ENDIUU

Covidien Llc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X3ENDIUU by Covidien Llc. Reason: Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0352-2022

Action Date

2021-12-15

Status

Terminated

Category

device

Product Description

Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X3ENDIUU

Lot/Code Info: GTIN/UDI - 10884521172524 Serial Numbers: 35B1700308 35B1700311 35B1700361 35B1700363 35B1700364 35B1700366 35B1700368 35B1700369 35B1700370 35B1700371 35B1700373 35B1700375 35B1700376 35B1700377 35B1700378 35B1700379 35B1700380 35B1700382 35B1700383 35B1700385 35B1700386 35B1700389 35B1700390 35B1700391 35B1700392 35B1700394 35B1700395 35B1700398 35B1700400 35B1700401 35B1700402 35B1700404 35B1700410 35B1700414 35B1700415 35B1700417 35B1700421 35B1700422 35B1700423 35B1700424 35B1700433 35B1700441 35B1700444 35B1700446 35B1700448 35B1700450 35B1700454 35B1700455 35B1700463 35B1700466 35B1700491 35B1700497 35B1700498 35B1700500 35B1700506 35B1700515 35B1700521 35B1700523 35B1700524 35B1700528 35B1700532 35B1700535 35B1700550 35B1700556 35B1700571 35B1700607 35B1700620 35B1700666 35B1700989 35B1701004 35B1701015 35B1701417 35B1701419 35B1702698 35B1702873 35B1703371 35B1703383 35B1703421 35B1800480 35B1800511 35B1800522 35B1800531

Quantity Affected: 278 total

Reason for Recall

Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-11-04

Company

Covidien Llc

Mansfield, MA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 144 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Covidien Llc has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 20 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Covidien Llc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Covidien Llc have FDA actions?

Covidien Llc has 61 FDA actions in our database, including 41 recalls and 20 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0352-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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