Events

Recall of Device Recall Puritan Bennett

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP).

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69320
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-0112-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-10-01
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-10-28
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-05-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=130226
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Ventilator, continuous, facility use - Product Code CBK
  • Reason
    A software issue may lead to ventilator inoperative situations.
  • Action
    The firm sent Urgent: Field Correction Action letters, dated October 3, 2014, to consignees. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for the recall. Customers were provided actions to be taken, as well as, important safety reminders. The letter informed customers that they may continue to use their ventilators pending the software correction as long as two gas sources are connected to the ventilator at all times. Customers are to complete the attached acknowledgement and receipt form and fax it to Covidien at the number provided. For further assistance, customers are to contact the Technical Support Department at 1-800-255-6774.

Device

Device Recall Puritan Bennett
  • Model / Serial
    Model number PB980 Ventilator:35B1400143, 35B1400684, 35B1400627, 35B1400708, 35B1400398, 35B1400482,  35B1400491, 35B1400512, 35B1400601, 35B1400121, 35B1400568, 35B1400590, 35B1400595, 35B1400599, 35B1400606, 35B1400106, 35B1400146, 35B1400169, 35B1400226, 35B1400260, 35B1400270, 35B1400263, 35B1400351, 35B1400373, 35B1400400, 35B1400401, 35B1400608, 35B1400089, 35B1400112, 35B1400683, 35B1400685, 35B1400678, 35B1400118, 35B1400114, 35B1400355, 35B1400144, 35B1400300, 35B1400379, 35B1400412, 35B1400472, 35B1400489, 35B1400490, 35B1400492, 35B1400493, 35B1400499, 35B1400500, 35B1400501, 35B1400502, 35B1400507, 35B1400577,  35B1400207, 35B1400211, 35B1400216, 35B1400222, 35B1400225, 35B1400231, 35B1400267, 35B1400312, 35B1400323, 35B1400340, 35B1400383, 35B1400128, 35B1400363, 35B1400459, 35B1400589, 35B1400616,  35B1400637, 35B1400483, 35B1400311, 35B1400447,  35B1400648, 35B1400651, 35B1400654, 35B1400662,  35B1400686, 35B1400692, 35B1400175, 35B1400294, 35B1400436, 35B1400485, 35B1400586, 35B1400644,  35B1400687, 35B1400689, 35B1400694, 35B1400700,  35B1400661, 35B1400676, 35B1400693, 35B1400732,  35B1400734, 35B1400736, 35B1400737, 35B1400742, 35B1400280, 35B1400360, 35B1400471, 35B1400609,  35B1400674, 35B1400688, 35B1400755, 35B1400480,  35B1400675, 35B1400706, 35B1400771, 35B1400667,  35B1400704, 35B1400705, 35B1400727, 35B1400743,  35B1400279, 35B1400285, 35B1400262, 35B1400265, 35B1400259, 35B1400494, 35B1400403, 35B1400779, 35B1400783, 35B1400509, 35B1400724, 35B1400763, 35B1400767, 35B1400566, 35B1400768, 35B1400772,  35B1400791, 35B1400793, 35B1400817, 35B1400525, 35B1400796, 35B1400801, 35B1400809, 35B1400821,  35B1400828, 35B1400333, 35B1400366, 35B1400392,  35B1400440, 35B1400463, 35B1400478, 35B1400308,  35B1400347, 35B1400367, 35B1400396, 35B1400078,  35B1400099, 35B1400130, 35B1400155, 35B1400157, 35B1400158, 35B1400174, 35B1400176, 35B1400178, 35B1400180, 35B1400281, 35B1400315, 35B1400631, 35B1400635, 35B1400625, 35B1400653, 35B1400843, 35B1400847, 35B1400233, 35B1400271, 35B1400337, 35B1400350, 35B1400359, 35B1400368, 35B1400384, 35B1400468, 35B1400486, 35B1400495, 35B1400094, 35B1400236, 35B1400437, 35B1400438, 35B1400479, 35B1400496, 35B1400505, 35B1400506, 35B1400427, 35B1400511, 35B1400325, 35B1400462, 35B1400514, 35B1400536, 35B1400537, 35B1400544, 35B1400066, 35B1400200, 35B1400782, 35B1400829, 35B1400015, 35B1400110, 35B1400516, 35B1400517, 35B1400859, 35B1400013, 35B1400103, 35B1400167, 35B1400124, 35B1400007, 35B1400058, 35B1400083, 35B1400129, 35B1400132, 35B1400006, 35B1400079, 35B1400113, 35B1400116, 35B1400219, 35B1400163, and 35B1400543.
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including the states of CA, CO, FL, GA, KY, MA, MN, NC, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WI; and, the countries of Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and United Arab Emirates.
  • Product Description
    Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator, Rx ONLY. || Suitable for service in a hospital (institutions) and intra-hospital transport to provide continuous positive pressure ventilator for Neonatal (NICU) through Adult patient populations.
  • Manufacturer
    Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

Manufacturer

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
  • Manufacturer Address
    Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP), 6135 Gunbarrel Ave, Boulder CO 80301-3214
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “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.
  • Source
    USFDA