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Nellcor Puritan Bennett, 740 Ventilator System

by Puritan Bennett Corp. 510(k)

Active United States

510(k) K964540

Regulatory status

as of 27 Oct 2026

RegionAuthorizationNumberDateStatus
United StatesFDA 510(k)ST Traditional NumberK964540 Date14 Nov 1997DecidedStatusActive

Coverage

1 jurisdiction

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Recalls

4 recalls · FDA

  • 2 recalls, same reason

    • Terminated Z-0822-2014 FDA Class II initiated 25 Jan 2013
    • Terminated Z-0821-2014 FDA Class II initiated 25 Jan 2013

    Covidien is correcting labeling to clarify the operational life of the oxygen sensor (O2 sensor), PN 4-072214-00 used in the Puritan Bennett" 840, and PN, G-062010-00, used in Puritan Bennett" 740, and760 ventilator systems. The Operators Manual for PB840 states a nominal life of one year and the Addendum incorrectly states 2 years.

    • Terminated Z-0445-05 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 17 Dec 2004

    Capacitor weakness in backup alarm system might fail causing lack of backup alarm to function in the event of total power loss.

    • Terminated Z-0444-05 FDA Unclassified (pre-2012) initiated 16 Dec 2004

    Wires on battery may loosen causing disconnection.

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
ST

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