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Model 840 Ventilator With Proportional Assist Ventilation Plus Software Option

by Puritan Bennett Corp. 510(k)

Active United States

510(k) K053388

Overview

The Model 840 Ventilator with Proportional Assist Ventilation Plus software option is a continuous ventilator intended for facility use. It is designed to manage a patient's work of breathing and support natural breathing patterns through its specialized software.

This device is authorized for use under FDA 510K clearance. It is intended for clinical settings to support patients requiring mechanical ventilation, with specific configurations available to meet the needs of various patient types.

AI-generated from registry data, 6 Oct 2026.Not verified by deviCERTS or the manufacturer

Regulatory status

as of 28 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)SESE Substantially Equivalent · Traditional NumberK053388 Date4 Apr 2006ClearedStatusActive

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

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United States — FDA 510(k) Active

Recalls

1 recall · FDA

    • Terminated Z-0611-2014 FDA Class I initiated 16 Dec 2013

    Covidien is conducting a voluntary field corrective action on Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator systems with certain software revisions in response to customer reports of ventilator diagnostic code XB0069 in which the device stops mechanical ventilation due to a software error.

Specification

510(k)

510(k) Number
FDA Product Code
CBK
Device Class
Class II
Regulation
21 CFR Part 868.5895
Advisory Committee
Anesthesiology
FDA Decision
SESE Substantially Equivalent

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Questions

  • What is the intended use of the Model 840 Ventilator?

    The Model 840 is a continuous ventilator intended for use in clinical facility settings to provide mechanical ventilation support for patients.

  • How does the Proportional Assist Ventilation Plus software function?

    This device features the Proportional Assist Ventilation Plus software option, which is designed to manage a patient's work of breathing and support their natural breathing patterns.

  • What is the regulatory status of this ventilator?

    The device is authorized for use under FDA 510K clearance, which indicates it has been reviewed and found to be substantially equivalent to legally marketed predicate devices.