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Puritan Bennett 10049979Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · 800 Series Ventilator System,Model 840 · Class 2

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

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

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 2 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521180994), received between Jun 5, 2017 and Aug 28, 2017 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Communication or Transmission Problem” (1 report).

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 16, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Communication or Transmission Problem1
  • Device Alarm System1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement2
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 2 most recent of 2 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 28, 2017Device Alarm System; Device Alarm System

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT, AN 840 VENTILATOR WAS GIVING AN OXYGEN SENSOR INTERMITTENTLY ALARM. THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME THE EVENT OCCURRED. THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED AND THE UNIT PASSED ALL TESTING AND OPERATED WITHIN THE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6823725 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 5, 2017Communication or Transmission Problem; Communication or Transmission Problem

    THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Information; No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6610809 ↗

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