Drug recall

Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator, Rx ONLY, Made in Ireland., Covidien LLC, USA. REF 980X1ENDIUU.

FDA recall event 69324 · Class I · Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

Key facts

Event ID 69324
Recall numbers Z-0180-2015
Recalling firm Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Product type Devices
Products Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator, Rx ONLY, Made in Ireland., Covidien LLC, USA. REF 980X1ENDIUU.
Classification Class I
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Covidien is recalling certain Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator Systems due to a blacklight inverter PCBA where a capacitor component can fail, causing a dim but functional screen and thermal odor.
Initiation date Oct 1, 2014
Report date Dec 17, 2014
Termination date Jul 1, 2016
City Boulder
State CO
Country United States
FEI number 2936999

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • None FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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