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Puritan BennettRecalls & reported problems across all models

Covidien LP · 119 models in the FDA device registry

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

3 open recalls name at least one Puritan Bennett model. Check whether yours is affected in the recall details, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
3,169
Deaths reported
10
Injuries reported
40
Recalls
18

We found 119 models of Puritan Bennett by Covidien LP in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 3,169 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Mar 9, 2017 and Sep 28, 2026 — classified as 10 deaths, 40 injuries, 3,119 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Improper Flow or Infusion” (1,282 reports).

18 FDA recall records name at least one of these models by its device identifier, 3 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Reports received per month, all models

Nov 2023: 61 reportsDec 2023: 46 reportsJan 2024: 51 reportsFeb 2024: 28 reportsMar 2024: 28 reportsApr 2024: 16 reportsMay 2024: 17 reportsJun 2024: 30 reportsJul 2024: 37 reportsAug 2024: 37 reportsSep 2024: 55 reportsOct 2024: 26 reportsNov 2024: 25 reportsDec 2024: 11 reportsJan 2025: 13 reportsFeb 2025: 12 reportsMar 2025: 26 reportsApr 2025: 14 reportsMay 2025: 12 reportsJun 2025: 16 reportsJul 2025: 32 reportsAug 2025: 25 reportsSep 2025: 16 reportsOct 2025: 16 reportsNov 2025: 9 reportsDec 2025: 6 reportsJan 2026: 9 reportsFeb 2026: 7 reportsMar 2026: 10 reportsApr 2026: 6 reportsMay 2026: 5 reportsJun 2026: 8 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 4 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202661
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Puritan Bennett recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

  1. Aug 22, 2023Open, Classified

    Inadequate internal fixation of the power inlet port to the cuff pressure manager device causes the external power inlet to became dislodged within the device housing after several uses, which prevents the device from being charged, and could lead to treatment delay.

    Z-2651-2023 · Root cause: Component design/selection · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  2. Mar 25, 2022Open, 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 · names 79 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  3. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0353-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  4. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0352-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  5. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0350-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  6. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0349-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  7. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0348-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  8. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0347-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  9. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0346-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  10. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0345-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  11. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0344-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  12. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0343-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  13. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0342-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  14. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0341-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  15. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0340-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  16. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0339-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  17. Nov 4, 2021Terminated

    Manufacturing assembly error where a capacitor within the ventilator was assembled incorrectly, which may cause the device to become inoperable during use.

    Z-0338-2022 · Root cause: Reprocessing Controls · Recall details · FDA record ↗

  18. Oct 16, 2020Open, 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 · names 45 of these models · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported Puritan Bennett problems

Device problems

  • Improper Flow or Infusion1,282
  • Output Problem945
  • No Flow797
  • Device Inoperable241
  • Smoking130
  • No Display/Image103
  • Device Displays Incorrect Message90
  • Defective Alarm87

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1,714
  • No Patient Involvement717
  • No Code Available340
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient292
  • No Information203
  • Low Oxygen Saturation42
  • Insufficient Information41
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient23

Puritan Bennett models

119 models, 100 per page, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

Recent Puritan Bennett adverse event reports

The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

Other Covidien LP products

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