Events

Recall of Device Recall Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System Universal and Neonatal Models

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

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
    71675
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 1
  • Event Number
    Z-2329-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2015-07-16
  • Event Date Posted
    2015-08-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-06-02
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=138678
  • 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
    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
    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.

Device

Device Recall Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System Universal and Neonatal Models
  • Model / Serial
    PB980 Ventilator (980xxxxxxxx): 980U1ENDIUU, 980U1ENDIUUS, 980U3ENDIUU, 980U3ENDIUUS, 980N1ENDIUU, 980N1ENDIUUS, 980N3ENDIUU, 980N3ENDIUUS
  • Product Classification
    Anesthesiology Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • 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, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay.
  • Product Description
    Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System, Universal (with neonatal functionality enabled) and Neonatal Models. || Designed for use on Neonatal (NICU) through Adult patient populations who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 0.3 kg (0.66 lb).
  • Manufacturer
    Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)

Manufacturer

Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
  • Manufacturer Address
    Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.), 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