Covidien recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators with a manufacturing error that may cause inoperability during use. Affected units have specific serial numbers and GTIN.
Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.
Covidien is recalling Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators due to a manufacturing error that could make them inoperable during use. This is serious for medical patients who rely on these devices.
A capacitor assembly error in the ventilator could cause it to stop working during use. This may lead to medical emergencies for patients who depend on the device for breathing support.
Healthcare facilities and patients using the Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators are affected. Patients with breathing difficulties or medical conditions requiring ventilators are at highest risk.
Check for the serial numbers 35B1700408, 35B1700412, 35B1700499, or 35B1700525 on the ventilator. The GTIN/UDI number is 10884521201415.
Verify if your ventilator has the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Reach out to Covidien for guidance on next steps if your ventilator is affected.
The recall states the ventilator may become inoperable during use due to a manufacturing error, which could cause medical emergencies.
Check for the serial numbers 35B1700408, 35B1700412, 35B1700499, or 35B1700525 on the device.
Contact Covidien for guidance on next steps, as the recall does not specify a repair or replacement process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0343-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0343-2022 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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