FDAJuly 16, 2015device

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).

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

covidien lp formerly nellcor puritan bennett inccovidiencovidien lp

Recall history

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