Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 16064 |
| Brand Name: | Covidien Puritan Bennett 840 and 700 Series Ventilators |
| Model: | 840201311 |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Covidien NZ Ltd Level 3, Building 5, Central Park Corporate Centre 666 Great South Road Penrose AUCKLAND 1051 |
| Contact Information: | 0508 489 264 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Issue: | Manufacturer conducting a recall for product correction with updated labeling to clarify the operational life of the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor) P/N 4-072214-00 used in the Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator, and P/N G-062010-00 used in Puritan Bennett 700 series ventilators (Puritan Bennett 740 and 760 ventilators). The oxygen sensor for the ventilators has a life of one (1) year from date of manufacture of the sensor, depending on the operating conditions. Conflicting information was provided to Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator customers in a labeling addendum stating that the oxygen sensor should be replaced every two years. The correct operational life is one year from the date of manufacture as stated in the operators manual. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Instructions for use to be updated |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 29/1/2014 |
