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Puritan Bennett 10049980Recalls & reported problems

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

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Data updated Oct 18, 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 10884521181250), received between Jul 28, 2017 and Mar 26, 2019 — classified as 2 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Calibration 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 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Calibration Problem1
  • No Flow1

Patient problems

  • No Patient Involvement2

Recent adverse event reports

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

  • MalfunctionMar 26, 2019No Flow; No Flow

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING ROUTINE SERVICE AND REPAIR, THE 840 VENTILATOR POWERED UP/DOWN BY ITSELF. THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 8451945 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 28, 2017Calibration Problem; Calibration Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE TESTING, THE O2 (OXYGEN) SENSOR ON AN 840 VENTILATOR COULD NOT BE CALIBRATED. THE VENTILATOR WAS NOT IN USE ON A PATIENT AT THE TIME THE EVENT OCCURRED. THE SERVICE ENGINEER (SE) INSPECTED THE DEVICE AND REPLACED THE O2 SENSOR. THE SE PERFORMED EXTENDED SELF-TESTING ON THE DEVICE AND ALL TESTS PASSED.

    Patient problems: No Patient Involvement

    MAUDE report 6752569 ↗

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