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FDA Device recall Z-2329-2015

Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System, Universal (with neonatal functionality enabled) and Neonatal Models

On 2015-08-26 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System, Universal (with neonatal functionality enabled) and Neonatal Models by Covidien Formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett, citing reports in which tidal volumes reaching patients were lower than set tidal volumes in neonatal Volume Control Plus (VC+) Mode with active humidification. This situation may potent….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2329-2015
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2015-07-16
Published2015-08-26
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyCovidien Formerly Nellcor Puritan Bennett
DistributionUS

Product

Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System, Universal (with neonatal functionality enabled) and Neonatal Models. Designed for use on Neonatal (NICU) through Adult patient populations who require respiratory support or mechanical ventilation and weigh a minimum of 0.3 kg (0.66 lb).

Reason

Reports in which tidal volumes reaching patients were lower than set tidal volumes in neonatal Volume Control Plus (VC+) Mode with active humidification. This situation may potentially lead to respiratory compromise if not recognized.

Identifiers

code_infoPB980 Ventilator (980xxxxxxxx): 980U1ENDIUU, 980U1ENDIUUS, 980U3ENDIUU, 980U3ENDIUUS, 980N1ENDIUU, 980N1ENDIUUS, 980N3ENDIUU, 980N3ENDIUUS

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2329-2015%22

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