Covidien recalls specific Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators due to a capacitor assembly error that may cause the device to become inoperable during use. Affected units have unique serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
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 certain Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators because a manufacturing error in the capacitor assembly could cause the device to stop working during use. This is a serious issue for patients relying on ventilators, as it may lead to treatment interruptions.
A manufacturing error caused a capacitor within the ventilator to be assembled incorrectly. This defect may cause the ventilator to become inoperable during use, potentially interrupting critical medical treatment for patients who depend on it.
Healthcare facilities and patients using ventilators with the specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice are most at risk. The affected units are limited to the 200+ ventilators identified in the recall.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number starting with 35B1700308 through 35B1701015 or other numbers listed in the recall notice. The product is part of the Puritan Bennett 980 Series and was manufactured by Covidien.
Verify your ventilator's serial number against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice.
Reach out to Covidien directly for guidance on next steps if your ventilator is affected.
Covidien recalls these ventilators due to a manufacturing error where a capacitor was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number listed in the recall notice, which includes numbers starting with 35B1700308 through 35B1701015 and other specific serial numbers.
Contact Covidien directly for guidance on next steps if your ventilator is affected.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0352-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0352-2022 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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