Covidien is recalling approximately 34,642 Puritan Bennett 500 Series Ventilators, including models 520, 540, and 560. These medical devices were found to release a harmful volatile organic compound (VOC) called 2-propanol, 1,3-dichloro from internal components after extended use. While a single ventilator is safe for its 10-year service life, using multiple affected ventilators for a total of more than 14 years across a patient's treatment could pose serious health risks.
If a patient is exposed to these ventilators for a cumulative duration of more than 14 years, they may inhale 2-propanol, 1,3-dichloro, a chemical released by the ventilator's gas pathway that can cause toxic effects or respiratory harm.
Limitation of service life and updated manual instructions.
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