Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2069-2015 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Western / Scott Fetzer Company |
| Report date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Recall initiation date | Jan 31, 2015 |
| Quantity | 162,678 units |
| Location | Westlake, OH, United States |
Official product description
Various OxyTOTE Portable Oxygen System regulators, Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator, one unit per package. Product Usage: Used to dispense Oxygen at prescribed flow rates to patients for therapeutic purposes and is designed to provide mobility with a self-contained supply of Oxygen.
Why the product was recalled
The firm has become aware of the possibility of ignition and rupture (explosion) of a compressed gas oxygen cylinder, which can cause serious injury and/or death.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming; and, the countries of CANADA, CHILE, GERMANY, ISRAEL, LEBANON, MACAU, MEXICO, PUERTO RICO, and SINGAPORE.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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