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Product Description
Rechargeable Li-ion battery used with Puritan Bennett TM 980 Series Ventilator System including Pediatric-Adult Ventilator, Neonatal Ventilator, Universal Ventilator; Battery Product Number: 10086042; UDI: 20884521700861 || The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are intended to provide a backup power source to the ventilator in case AC power is lost.
“If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.