Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX) The PB840 Ventilator System is Recalled by Nellcor Puritan Bennett Inc. (dba Covidien LP) Due to Covidien is conducting a medical device field correction...

Date: June 3, 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

Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilator (4-840120DIUU-XX) The PB840 Ventilator System is intended to provide invasive or non-invasive ventilatory support and monitoring for infant, pediatric, and adult patients with respiratory failure or respiratory insufficiency. It is used in hospitals and healthcare facilities.

Quantity: 104

Why Was This Recalled?

Covidien is conducting a medical device field correction for specific Puritan Bennett 840 Ventilators due to customer reports of loss of graphical user interface (GUI) display information while the ventilator continues to provide breath support.

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