Class I — Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator Recalled by Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) Due to Covidien is recalling certain Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator...

Date: October 1, 2014
Company: Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) directly.

Affected Products

Covidien Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator, Rx ONLY, Made in Ireland., Covidien LLC, USA. REF 980X1ENDIUU.

Quantity: 324 units

Why Was This Recalled?

Covidien is recalling certain Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator Systems due to a blacklight inverter PCBA where a capacitor component can fail, causing a dim but functional screen and thermal odor.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP)

Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) has 11 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report