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Puritan Bennett KnightStar 330 Bi-Level Ventilator, Catalogue Numbers: Y-KS330-NA, Y-KS330-SD, DSY-KS330-NA, DSY-K5330-S

FDA device recall Z-0444-2007 · posted 2007-01-09 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Puritan Bennett Corporation
Reason for recall
Directions for Use-Puritan Bennett has determined that a service interval should be defined for the device. The firm has also determined that an exhalation filter should be employed when the device is in use.
Action taken
Domestic customers of record will be advised of this matter by letter sent via Certified US Mail, Return Receipt. The letter will provide recipients with simple instructions on how they may return their units for service, and provides scheduled dates for service for each of their devices, based upon Nellcor Puritan Bennett shipment records.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
MNT
Quantity affected
7,754 (in US)
Distribution
Worldwide distribution ---- including USA and countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt,
Date initiated
2006-08-31
Date posted
2007-01-09
Date terminated
2014-03-05
Location
Carlsbad, CA

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