FDAClass IIJune 25, 2014

Model Number(s): PB840 Ventilator recall

Model Number(s): PB840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX). The product is a component of the Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator: The Backlight Inverter Printed…

Why was Model Number(s): PB840 Ventilator recalled?

In the case of a loss of GUI display due to a Backlight Inverter PCBA failure, the ventilator continues to provide uninterrupted ventilatory support at the programmed settings for the patient. However, there is a loss of display and thus there is a necessity to move the patient to another ventilator.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Display part number 4-079056-00; serial number 4200000001 to 3510012377 that have a 9.4 display. Lots 1032H,1041H,1042H,1043H,1008J,1009J,1010J,1018K,1019K,1020K,1021K,1022K,1023K,1030L,1031L,1032L,1033L,1034L,1035L,

Product
Model Number(s): PB840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX). The product is a component of the Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator: The Backlight Inverter Printed…
Recalling firm
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Quantity
7371
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) including the states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and District of Columbia., and the countries of Canada and Japan.
Recall date
June 25, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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