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Puritan Bennett 500 Series Ventilators (Description/REF): PURITAN BENNETT 560 VENTILATOR/4096600...

FDA Device Recall #Z-2446-2024 — Class I — June 24, 2024

Recall Summary

Recall Number Z-2446-2024
Classification Class I — Serious risk
Date Initiated June 24, 2024
Status Ongoing
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Covidien
Location Carlsbad, CA
Product Type Devices
Quantity 34,642

Product Description

Puritan Bennett 500 Series Ventilators (Description/REF): PURITAN BENNETT 560 VENTILATOR/4096600, PURITAN BENNETT PB560 VENTILATOR EU-DIV/4096600-01, PURITAN BENNETT 560 VENTILATOR JAPAN/4096600-02, PURITAN BENNETT 560 VENTILATOR APAC/4096600-03, Puritan Bennett 560 Ventilator LATAM/4096600-04, Puritan Bennett 560 Ventilator EMEA/4096600-05, Puritan Bennett 560 Ventilator CAN ANZ/4096600-06, Puritan Bennett 540 Ventilator USA/4097100 Puritan Bennett 520 Ventilator/4098300, Puritan Bennett 520 Ventilator EU-DIV/4098300-01, Puritan Bennett 520 Ventilator Japan/4098300-02, Puritan Bennett 520 Ventilator APAC/4098300-03, Puritan Bennett 520 Ventilator EMEA/4098300-05, Puritan Bennett 520 Ventilator CAN/ANZ/4098300-06, DL4096600 DL PB560 VENTILATOR/DL4096600, DL4096600-06 RFB PB560 VENT CAN ANZ/DL4096600-06, REFURBISHED PB540 VENTILATOR/DL4097100, Puritan Bennett 540 Ventilator Refurbished/DS4097100

Reason for Recall

Any single affected ventilator should only be used for the 10- year labelled service life, but if longer ventilatory support is required using more than one ventilator over time, the use of these devices for more than 14 years of cumulative duration may pose harm to health due to a volatile organic compound (VOC), 2-propanol, 1,3-dichloro released from some components in the ventilator gas pathway

Distribution Pattern

US: KY, OH, GA, MN, IN,UT, IL, NJ, NY, PR, LA, MD, MO, TN, MA, ME, CA, SC, AR, TX, WI, PA, CO, MI, NM, RI, VA, DC, VT, NC, NH, WV, NV, IA. OUS: Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Canary Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Panama, Poland, Reunion, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, South Africa, Austria, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Thailand, Tunisia, Algeria, Jordan, Libya, Malawi, Qatar, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Bhutan, Iran - Islamic Republic Of, Bolivia, Kuwait, Egypt, Switzerland, Sudan, Norway, Korea - Republic Of, Bahrain, Ethiopia, Paraguay

Lot / Code Information

REF/UDI-DI(GTIN): 4096600/10884521087798 4096600-01/10884521195998 4096600-02/10884521196001 4096600-03/10884521196018 4096600-04/10884521196025 4096600-05/10884521196032 4096600-06/10884521196377 4097100/4097100 4098300/10884521183636 4098300-01/10884521195943 4098300-02/4098300-02 4098300-03/10884521195967 4098300-05/10884521195981 4098300-06/10884521196384 DL4096600/10884521786509 DL4096600-06/10884521786516 DL4097100/DL4097100 DS4097100/DS4097100 All device serial numbers used before distribution of PB500 Series Ventilator User Manual and Clinician's Manual addendum, PT00196729 A, 2024-06-11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact your healthcare provider and the device manufacturer immediately. Check whether your specific model number and lot number are included in the recall scope. For external devices, stop using the affected product and arrange a replacement. For implanted devices, do not panic — removal is typically not required unless the risk assessment clearly indicates it. Your physician will guide you based on your individual clinical situation and the FDA's recommended actions. Report any adverse effects you may have experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.

Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.

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