Covidien recalls Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators with specific serial numbers due to a capacitor assembly error that may cause the device to become inoperable during use. Affected units include serial numbers starting with 35B1700507 and others listed.
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 specific serial numbers because a manufacturing error in the capacitor assembly could cause the ventilator to stop working during use. This is serious for medical patients who rely on these devices.
A manufacturing error in the capacitor assembly may cause the ventilator to become inoperable during use. This could lead to medical emergencies for patients who depend on the device for breathing support.
Medical facilities and patients using the Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators with the listed serial numbers are most at risk. Healthcare providers should check if their ventilators are affected.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number starting with 35B1700507, 35B1700533, or other numbers listed in the recall notice. The product was sold with specific serial numbers identified in the recall.
Verify if your ventilator has a serial number listed in the recall (e.g., 35B1700507, 35B1700533).
The recall is due to a manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator 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. If affected, contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Yes, the affected models include the Puritan Bennett 980 Series with specific serial numbers starting with 35B1700507 and others listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0338-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0338-2022 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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