Covidien recalls rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators that may not fully charge due to incorrect firmware. Affected units have specific serial numbers listed in the recall notice.
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries with incorrect firmware that are used in certain Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators may not fully charge after installation.
Covidien has recalled certain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used with Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators because they may not fully charge after installation due to incorrect firmware. This could lead to the ventilator not functioning properly during power outages.
The batteries have incorrect firmware that prevents them from fully charging after installation. This means they may not provide sufficient backup power during power outages, potentially causing the ventilator to stop working when needed.
Users of Puritan Bennett 980 ventilators with the affected batteries (serial numbers listed in the recall) are at risk. Patients using these ventilators, especially those in critical care, may experience interrupted backup power during outages.
Check if your Puritan Bennett 980 ventilator has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with the serial numbers listed in the recall notice (1349MM0001 through 1429MM1044).
Look for the battery serial number on the battery or its packaging to confirm if it's affected.
If your battery is affected, contact Covidien directly for instructions on how to replace the battery.
The batteries have incorrect firmware that may prevent them from fully charging after installation, which could lead to insufficient backup power during power outages.
Check the battery serial number against the list of affected units provided in the recall notice (1349MM0001 through 1429MM1044).
No, but if your battery is affected, you should contact Covidien to replace it as soon as possible to ensure proper backup power during outages.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Covidien to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1208-2018 — Covidien Covidien Hello, I own a Covidien that is covered by recall Z-1208-2018 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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