FDA recall record

Precision Medical Easy Dial Oxygen Regulator, 168708D and 168715D recall — FDA Z-0272-2016

These lots of Oxygen Dial Regulators could have the settings label off by one position. When the indicator arrow points to OFF position, the regulator is…

Class IIclassification
Z-0272-2016official record ID
Nov 25, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0272-2016
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmPrecision Medical, Inc.
Report dateNov 25, 2015
Recall initiation dateOct 8, 2015
Quantity315
LocationNorthampton, PA, United States

Official product description

Easy Dial Oxygen Regulator, 168708D and 168715D. Eight liter from .0.25 to 8 liters, 15 liter from 0.5 liter to 15 liters of oxygen per minute.

Why the product was recalled

These lots of Oxygen Dial Regulators could have the settings label off by one position. When the indicator arrow points to OFF position, the regulator is actually on the half liter setting (0.50), for the 15 liter. For the 8 liter, instead of being in the OFF position, the regulator will be in the quarter liter setting (0.25).

Distribution information

Distributed in the US to the states of PA, MA, MO, MT, ID, MI, MN, ND, KY, NY, NC, CA, AL, AZ, LA, OH, TX, GA, IN, and OK.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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