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Covidien recalls Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator systems software part number 4-070212-85, revision AB-AG. The intended use of the prod
Recalled January 15, 2014 · FDA recall Z-0611-2014 · Covidien
Hazard
Covidien is conducting a voluntary field corrective action on Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator systems with certain software revisions in response to customer reports of ventilator diagnostic code XB0069 in which the device stops mechanical ventilation due to a software error. · FDA Class I
Units
16,923 US, 39,372 OUS
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Description
Covidien is conducting a voluntary field corrective action on Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator systems with certain software revisions in response to customer reports of ventilator diagnostic code XB0069 in which the device stops mechanical ventilation due to a software error.
Product
Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator systems software part number 4-070212-85, revision AB-AG. The intended use of the product is to provide mechanical ventilation to patients.
Manufacturer(s)
Covidien
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →