Covidien recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators with specific serial numbers due to a manufacturing error that may cause the device to become inoperable during use. Affected units include serial numbers 35B1700627-35B1700632.
Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.
Covidien has recalled specific models of Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators because a manufacturing error could make them inoperable during use. This recall affects ventilators with serial numbers starting with 35B1700627 through 35B1700632.
A manufacturing assembly error caused a capacitor in the ventilator to be incorrectly installed. This could lead to the device becoming inoperable during use, potentially disrupting patient care.
Healthcare providers using the Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators with serial numbers 35B1700627 to 35B1700632 are most at risk. Patients relying on these ventilators may experience temporary inoperability.
Check if your ventilator has serial numbers starting with 35B1700627 through 35B1700632. The product is part of the Puritan Bennett 980 Series with GTIN/UDI 10884521174177.
Verify your ventilator's serial number to see if it falls within the range 35B1700627 to 35B1700632.
The affected ventilators have serial numbers starting with 35B1700627 through 35B1700632.
A manufacturing assembly error caused a capacitor to be incorrectly installed, which may make the ventilator inoperable during use.
The recall does not require immediate discontinuation; affected units should be checked for inoperability.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0351-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0351-2022 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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