Covidien recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators with specific serial numbers due to a capacitor assembly error that could cause the device to stop working during use.
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 with certain serial numbers because a manufacturing error might make them stop working during use. This could affect patients relying on these ventilators for medical treatment.
A capacitor assembly error in the ventilator could cause it to become inoperable during use. This means the ventilator might stop working when needed, potentially disrupting patient care.
Healthcare facilities using the specific ventilators with serial numbers 35B1700447 and 35B1700405 are most at risk. Patients receiving ventilator care through these devices could be affected.
Check if your ventilator has the serial numbers 35B1700447 or 35B1700405. The product is part of the Puritan Bennett 980 Series with GTIN/UDI 10884521172302.
Verify your ventilator's serial number is 35B1700447 or 35B1700405.
A manufacturing assembly error caused a capacitor to be assembled incorrectly, which may make the ventilator inoperable during use.
Check if your ventilator has the serial numbers 35B1700447 or 35B1700405. If it does, contact Covidien for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix for this issue.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0346-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0346-2022 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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