Database updated: 27 October 2026
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Device |
| Medsafe Reference: | 23661 |
| Brand Name: | MITG - Ventilator System |
| Model: | Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator |
| Affected: | |
| Software version: | |
| Recalling Organisation: | Medtronic New Zealand Limited Unit 16 Mezzanine Level 5 Gloucester Park Road Onehunga AUCKLAND |
| Contact Information: | 0800 377 807 |
| Manufacturer: | Covidien LLC |
| Issue: | The manufacturer is notifying customers of a software update, MR5.4, that will address these conditions. 1. Operating range of tidal volume relative for paediatric patients – accuracy of ventilation breathing circuits. 2. Lack of clarity regarding intended function of user interface displayed waveforms. 3. Reliability of GUI, particularly with the touch panel interface and unexpected resets. |
| Recall action type: | Correction |
| Recall action: | Software to be upgraded |
| Level of recall: | Hospital/Pharmacy/Laboratory |
| Date Commenced: | 3/10/2018 |
