Post Medical Valves VO870A-Y and VO870-A-Y-T PSI 2015, PSI 2015, CGA 870, Inlet .750 STDS, Gas services (Oxygen), PSI 2015, Aluminum Cylinders, InterMed Gas Products LLC Industrial Division, 2056 Vista Parkway West Palm Beach, FL 33411.
FDA Recall Z-2011-2009 · Posted 2009-09-11
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Recalling FirmIntermed Gas Products Corporation
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeECX
Date Initiated2009-03-27
Date Terminated2011-05-17
Product Quantity8,767
Reason for Recall
Firm received reports from customers that valves malfunctioned when installation and/or filling process. Customers forwarded pictures of the defect where the top portion of the packing nut broke off from the threaded portion of the net; which may cause the valve to fail and result in uncontrolled release of oxygen when the valve is in the open position.
Firm Action
Intermed Gas Products Corporation notified customers of the affected product by phone beginning March 27, 2009 and followed up with a formal "Product Recall Notice" letter dated March 31, 2009. All affected product should be located and returned to the firm for replacement.
For further information, contact Intermed Gas Products at 1-561-483-1364.
Root Cause
Component design/selection
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution -- FL, SC, TX, MO, TN, NC, NY, GA, MN, AZ.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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