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Puritan Bennett 980X3ENNISBRecalls & 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 10884521172722), received between May 10, 2019 and May 10, 2019 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination /Decontamination Problem” (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

  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem1

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 10, 2019Contamination /Decontamination Problem; Contamination /Decontamination Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, UPON TURNING ON, A 980 VENTILATOR HAD A BURN SMELL AND THE UNIT DID NOT SWITCH ON. THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE REPORTED EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8601874 ↗

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