Z-1844-2014 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) — Boulder, CO

FDA device recall Z-1844-2014 was initiated by Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) on June 3, 2014 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Covidien is conducting a medical device field correction for specific Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilators due to customer reports of loss of graphical user interface (GUI) display information while the ve… The recall status is terminated (terminated August 22, 2016). Affected quantity: 104.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 2, 2014
Initiation Date
June 3, 2014
Termination Date
August 22, 2016
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
104

Product Description

Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX) The PB840 Ventilator System is intended to provide invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support and monitoring for infant, pediatric, and adult patients with respiratory failure or respiratory insufficiency. It is used in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Reason for Recall

Covidien is conducting a medical device field correction for specific Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilators due to customer reports of loss of graphical user interface (GUI) display information while the ventilator continues to provide breath support.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including Puerto Rico and the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV and WY., and the countries of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, Germany, Guatemala, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia (Serbia & Montenegro) Including GOVT/VA/Military

Code Information

serial number 3510100714 to 3512101160 and any units in which a replacement PSU was installed between March 2010 and September of 2010.