Digital VIPR ROC-9839 Roberts Oxygen Ready to Use Digital VIPR (head only) ROC-9840, Roberts Oxygen Ready to Use Digital VIPR System (with E-size cylinder) MNDR-600, Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR (head only) MNDS-602, Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (with D-size cylinder) MNDS-603, Western Oxytote DTE Digital VIPR System (with E-size cylinder)
FDA Recall Z-1376-2023 · Posted 2023-04-12
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Recalling FirmWestern/Scott Fetzer Company
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeCAN
Date Initiated2023-01-03
Product Quantity24,287 units
Reason for Recall
Gauge malfunction: Digital gauge displays an incorrect tank pressure - displays pressure higher than actual tank pressure. This may lead to tank running out of oxygen during use without audible alarms, potentially leading to an out of oxygen event and no flow.
Firm Action
On January 3, 2023, the firm issued a Safety Alert to customers. Customers were provided with updated operating instructions. Customers instructed to take the following immediate actions:
1. Implement updated filling and venting instructions which include steps for the filler to verify proper gauge pressure after vent down and after fill/re-fill.
2. Implement an additional verification of gauge pressure upon delivery at the healthcare facility.
3. Take care to minimize any impact to the cylinder during use, transportation, or processing during fill/re-fill.
The firm continues to evaluate the gauge error issue and will implement additional corrective actions as appropriate.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, CT, ID, MD, MT, TN, WA.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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