Puritan Bennett G-061792-00Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 8 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521078369), received between Nov 20, 2017 and Aug 7, 2020 — classified as 8 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Inoperable” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 8 most recent of 8 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionAug 7, 2020No Flow; No Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE IN USE ON A PATIENT, THE 740 VENTILATOR ALARMED AND TURNED OFF. THE PATIENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VENTILATOR AND PLACED ON AN ALTERNATE VENTILATOR WITHOUT HARM AS THE RESULT OF THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 10382500 ↗
• MalfunctionMay 23, 2019Defective Alarm; No Flow; Defective Alarm; No Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE ON PATIENT THE 740 VENTILATOR LOST COMPLETE POWER SUPPLY AND STOPPED VENTILATION. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT THE DEVICE DID NOT GENERATE A SHUTDOWN ALARM. THE PATIENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VENTILATOR AND PLACED ON AN ALTERNATE VENTILATOR WITH NO HARM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8638374 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 25, 2019Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE, THE 740 VENTILATOR EXPERIENCED OXYGEN (O2) SOLENOID PRESSURE ERRORS AND DID NOT PASS THE EXTENDED SELF TEST (EST) DUE TO A LEAK. THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 8552769 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 17, 2019No Flow; No Flow

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE ON PATIENT THE 740 VENTILATOR SHUTDOWN. THE PATIENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VENTILATOR AND PLACED ON AN ALTERNATE VENTILATOR WITHOUT HARM.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8525400 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 17, 2018Smoking; Smoking

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 740 VENTILATOR AFTER TURNING ON THE DEVICE "POWER SUPPLY SMOKED". THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7794147 ↗
• MalfunctionJul 3, 2018Device Inoperable; Device Inoperable

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE ON A PATIENT, THE VENTILATOR BECAME INOPERATIVE AND DISPLAYED A 'SAFETY VALVE OPEN' MESSAGE. THE PATIENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VENTILATOR AND PLACED ON AN ALTERNATE VENTILATOR. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT OR CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 7660481 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 19, 2018Device Inoperable; Device Inoperable

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE VENTILATOR BECAME INOPERABLE WHILE ON A PATIENT. THE PATIENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE VENTILATOR AND PLACED ON AN ALTERNATE VENTILATOR. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE EVENT OR CONSEQUENCES AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Code Available

  MAUDE report 7444240 ↗
• MalfunctionNov 20, 2017Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Inoperable; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Device Inoperable

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 740 VENTILATOR FAILED THE POWER ON SELF-TEST (POST) AND ALARMED A VENT INOPERABLE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

  MAUDE report 7046089 ↗