Another Recall For Covidien plc’s Nellcor Ventilator Biz

A ventilator made by Covidien's (NYSE:COV) Nellcor arm has attracted yet another Class I recall label from the FDA – its most serious designation. At issue this time: a part failure could lead to a burning odor and has already jeopardized patient safety.

The Nellcor Puritan Bennett 980 Ventilator System is attracting all the scrutiny. According to the FDA, part of a circuit board used in the product may have cracks due to manufacturing issues.

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