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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

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).

Z-2329-2015

July 16, 2015

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Covidien LP (formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc.)
Event
Event 71675
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
657 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2329-2015

Official wording

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.

Code information: PB980 Ventilator (980xxxxxxxx): 980U1ENDIUU, 980U1ENDIUUS, 980U3ENDIUU, 980U3ENDIUUS, 980N1ENDIUU, 980N1ENDIUUS, 980N3ENDIUU, 980N3ENDIUUS

Distribution pattern: 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.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.