Medical Device Recall: Z-0350-2022

FDA Recalls dataset · Firm: Covidien Llc · Status: Terminated

Recall Action Class: N/A Date Initiated: 2021-11-04 Recall record compiled from public FDA source records.

Recall Parameters & Description

Normalized public record details for FDA recall code Z-0350-2022.

Recall Res Number
Z-0350-2022
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer
Covidien Llc
FEI Number
1282497
Recall Status
Terminated
Recall Classification
N/A
Date Initiated
2021-11-04
Date Posted
2021-12-09
Date Terminated
2024-07-09
Product Code
CBK
Event Number
88987
Product Quantity
278 total
Product Description Puritan Bennett 980 Series Ventilator, 980X1PLDIPC
Reason for Recall Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.
Action Details On November 4, 2021, the firm began to notify customers through Urgent Medical Device Correction letters. Customers were informed of the device defect that may lead to the ventilator becoming inoperable during use. Actions you should take Immediately discontinue use of the affected ventilators. Remove the affected ventilators from clinical service and quarantine the affected ventilators until such time that a Medtronic Technical Service Engineer inspects and replaces the affected printed circuit board assemblies. Notify all personnel in all care environments in which the affected PB980 series ventilators are used about this medical device correction. If your facility has distributed affected PB980 series ventilators to other persons or facilities, please promptly forward a copy of this letter to those recipients. Complete the attached form and return it as directed to confirm your receipt and understanding of this information. If you are aware of any incidents related to this issue, please contact our Technical Support Department immediately at 1-800-255-6774, option 4, and then option 1 to provide information regarding those events so regulatory reporting obligations can be fulfilled. Work with the Medtronic Technical Support Department if you require assistance finding alternative ventilation devices. Beginning November 5, 2021, Medtronic Technical Service will contact all affected customers to schedule a service appointment for all potentially affected ventilators. If you have any questions regarding this communication, please contact your Medtronic representative or Technical Service at 1-800-255-6774.
Distribution Pattern Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide.
Code Information / Serial Numbers GTIN/UDI - 10884521171619 Serial Numbers: 35B1700425 35B1700438 35B1700458 35B1700460 35B1700656 35B1700659 35B1700660

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