Covidien recalls Puritan Bennett 560 ventilators with specific serial numbers due to potential gas supply failure from manufacturing errors in turbine components. Affected units may become inoperable outside the US.
Medtronic has confirmed six reports from customers outside the US where the ventilator became inoperable due to loss of gas supply caused by manufacturing error of specific turbine components.
Covidien is recalling Puritan Bennett 560 ventilators with certain serial numbers because manufacturing errors in turbine components could cause the ventilator to stop working due to gas supply loss. This risk is reported in six international cases where ventilators became inoperable.
The ventilator may stop working due to gas supply loss caused by manufacturing errors in turbine components. This issue has been reported in six international cases where ventilators became inoperable outside the US.
Healthcare facilities using Puritan Bennett 560 ventilators with specific serial numbers in the US are most at risk. Patients relying on these ventilators could face interrupted treatment if the device becomes inoperable.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number starting with 40966N followed by 7229, 7231, 7334, 7335, or 7340. The device is sold under the brand name Puritan Bennett 560.
Verify your ventilator's serial number matches the affected numbers listed: 40966N7229, 40966N7231, 40966N7334, 40966N7335, or 40966N7340.
The ventilator may become inoperable due to gas supply loss from manufacturing errors in turbine components, as confirmed by Medtronic in six international cases.
Check your serial number against the affected numbers. If it matches, contact the manufacturer for guidance.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or repair process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1775-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1775-2022 from Covidien. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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