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Puritan Bennett 980X3ITDIECRecalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · 980 Ventilator Compressor Configuration · Class 2

All models of Puritan Bennett (119)

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

2 open recalls name this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
2

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 10884521172586), received between May 18, 2017 and May 18, 2017 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Displays Incorrect Message” (1 report).

2 FDA recall records name this device's identifier, 2 still open.

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.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Mar 25, 2022Class IOpen, Classified

    The audible alarm may not sound and/or the omni-directional LED visual alarm may not display during alarm states. Delayed awareness of alarm states may lead to delayed response or a delay of treatment, potentially resulting in hypoxia, dyspnea, cardiac arrest, or death.

    Z-0966-2022 · Root cause: Under Investigation by firm · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  2. Oct 16, 2020Class IIOpen, Classified

    In-house lab observations and customer reports of overheating and/or thermal damage to the battery pack, create the risk of exposure to smoke or hazardous materials, which may result in burns and/or bronchospasm,

    Z-0425-2021 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Device Displays Incorrect Message1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionMay 18, 2017Device Displays Incorrect Message; Device Displays Incorrect Message

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 980 VENTILATOR HAD A COMMUNICATION ERROR. THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT. THE SERVICE ENGINEER (SE) INSPECTED THE DEVICE. THE SE FOUND THE DISPLAY PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) AND THE ROTARY CONNECTOR WAS DAMAGED. THE SE UPDATED THE SOFTWARE TO THE CURRENT REVISION, PERFORMED CALIBRATIONS AND EXTENDED SELF-TESTING ON THE DEVICE AND ALL TESTS PASSED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6575411 ↗

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