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Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System, Universal (with neonatal functionality enabled) and Neonatal Models. Designed for

FDA device recall Z-2329-2015 · posted 2015-08-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
Reason for recall
Reports in which tidal volumes reaching patients were lower than set tidal volumes in neonatal Volume Control Plus (VC+) Mode with active humidification. This situation may potentially lead to respiratory compromise if not recognized.
Action taken
Consignees will be notified via letter on July 17, 2015. No products will be returned, the reconfiguration of affected ventilators will occur at customer sites.
Root cause
Software design
Status
Terminated
Product code
CBK
Quantity affected
657 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-US (nationwide) and the countries of Canada, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Japan, Kuw
Date initiated
2015-07-16
Date posted
2015-08-14
Date terminated
2016-06-02
Location
Boulder, CO

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