FDA Devices recall · Reported January 29, 2014
Puritan Bennett 700 Series Ventilators (PB740 and PB760) PB700 Series Operators Manual: PN 10066984 & PN G-061874-00 and PB700 Series Service Manual: PN 10070389 The intended use of the oxygen sensor is to provide the oxygen concentration of the delivered gas at the patient wye (inspiratory-expiratory interface). The oxygen sensor does not control the oxygen level or the flow of gases. The intended use of the devices is as critical care ventilators that provide continuous mechanical ventila
Covidien is correcting labeling to clarify the operational life of the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor), PN 4-072214-00 used in the Puritan Bennett" 840, and PN, G-062010-00, used in Pur…
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) recalled Puritan Bennett 700 Series Ventilators (PB740 and PB760) PB700 Series Operators Manual: … - a moderate-severity action.
Puritan Bennett 700 Series Ventilators (PB740 and PB760) PB700 Series Operators Manual: … was recalled by Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) in January 29, 2014. Reason: Covidien is correcting labeling to clarify the operational life of the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor), PN 4-072214…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0822-2014 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Covidien is correcting labeling to clarify the operational life of the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor), PN 4-072214….
- Moderate
- severity level
- 8K units
- affected scope
- Class II
- classification
- January 29, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0822-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Puritan Bennett 700 Series Ventilators (PB740 and PB760) PB700 Series Operators Manual: PN 10066984 & PN G-061874-00 and PB700 Series Service Manual: PN 10070389 The intended use of the oxygen sensor is to provide the oxygen concentration of the delivered gas at the patient wye (inspiratory-expiratory interface). The oxygen sensor does not control the oxygen level or the flow of gases. The intended use of the devices is as critical care ventilators that provide continuous mechanical ventilation for patients.
Reason for recall
Covidien is correcting labeling to clarify the operational life of the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor), PN 4-072214-00 used in the Puritan Bennett" 840, and PN, G-062010-00, used in Puritan Bennett" 740, and760 ventilator systems. The Operators Manual for PB840 states a nominal life of one year and the Addendum incorrectly states 2 years.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0822-2014 |
| Date reported | January 29, 2014 |
| Date initiated | January 25, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) |
| Firm location | Boulder, CO |
| Affected scope | 7,959 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and Internationally to: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuado… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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