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 starting with 35B1700430.
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 certain Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators because a manufacturing error could make them inoperable during use. This is serious for medical patients who rely on these devices, as it risks treatment interruptions.
A capacitor assembly error in the ventilator could cause the device to stop working during use. This may lead to treatment interruptions for patients who require continuous ventilator support.
Healthcare facilities and patients using the Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators with specific serial numbers listed in the recall. Medical staff and patients who depend on these ventilators are most at risk.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number starting with 35B1700430, 35B1700442, 35B1700456, 35B1700510, 35B1700514, 35B1700520, 35B1700553, 35B1700554, 35B1700559, 35B1700561, or 35B1700608. The product is sold under the brand name Puritan Bennett.
Verify your ventilator's serial number matches the list provided in the recall: 35B1700430, 35B1700442, 35B1700456, 35B1700510, 35B1700514, 35B1700520, 35B1700553, 35B1700554, 35B1700559, 35B1700561, or 35B1700608.
Reach out to Covidien for further guidance on next steps if your ventilator is affected.
The recall is due to a manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor was incorrectly assembled, which may cause the ventilator to become inoperable during use.
Check your serial number against the list provided in the recall. If affected, contact Covidien for further guidance.
Yes, the affected units have serial numbers starting with 35B1700430, 35B1700442, 35B1700456, 35B1700510, 35B1700514, 35B1700520, 35B1700553, 35B1700554, 35B1700559, 35B1700561, or 35B1700608.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0348-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0348-2022 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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