Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0966-2022 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Medtronic formerly Covidien |
| Report date | May 4, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Quantity | 18,508 OUS; 18,412 US |
| Location | Galway, Ireland |
Official product description
Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator
Why the product was recalled
The audible alarm may not sound and/or the omni-directional LED visual alarm may not display during alarm states. Delayed awareness of alarm states may lead to delayed response or a delay of treatment, potentially resulting in hypoxia, dyspnea, cardiac arrest, or death.
Distribution information
US Nationwide - Worldwide .Distribution
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: not stated.
What to do next
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