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 35B1700425 through 35B1700660.
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 specific models of Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators because a manufacturing error might make them stop working during use. This could affect patients relying on these life-support devices.
A capacitor assembly error in the ventilator may cause it to stop working during use. This could interrupt life-support for patients who rely on the device, but the error does not cause immediate harm or injury.
Healthcare facilities using the affected ventilators are most at risk. Patients dependent on these ventilators could face interrupted care if the device becomes inoperable.
Check for serial numbers starting with 35B1700425 to 35B1700660 on the Puritan Bennett 980 Series ventilators. The product was sold with GTIN/UDI 10884521171619.
Verify if your ventilator has a serial number between 35B1700425 and 35B1700660.
A manufacturing assembly error may cause the ventilator to become inoperable during use.
Check if your ventilator has a serial number starting with 35B1700425 to 35B1700660. If it does, contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy or fix.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0350-2022 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-0350-2022 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.
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
