PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Invacare PerfectO2 V Oxygen Concentrator- intended for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen Model Numbers: IRC5PO2V (US), IRC5PO2VC (Canada), All World: IRC5PO2VAW, IRC5PO2VAWL2, IRC5PO2VAWL3, IRC5PO2VAWL4, IRC5PO2VAWL5

Reported: December 9, 2020 Initiated: October 30, 2020 #Z-0514-2021

Product Description

Invacare PerfectO2 V Oxygen Concentrator- intended for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen Model Numbers: IRC5PO2V (US), IRC5PO2VC (Canada), All World: IRC5PO2VAW, IRC5PO2VAWL2, IRC5PO2VAWL3, IRC5PO2VAWL4, IRC5PO2VAWL5

Reason for Recall

Breakdown of the sound abatement washer, and metal on metal wear inside the Pressure Equalization (P.E.) valve assembly in the concentrator may lead to failure that can result in self-extinguishing fires or cap explosions.

Details

Recalling Firm
Invacare Corporation
Units Affected
384,767 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US Nationwide, Canada, Australia, China, Germany, Guam, New Zealand, and Northern Mariana Islands
Location
Elyria, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Invacare PerfectO2 V Oxygen Concentrator- intended for patients with respiratory disorders requiring supplemental oxygen Model Numbers: IRC5PO2V (US), IRC5PO2VC (Canada), All World: IRC5PO2VAW, IRC5PO2VAWL2, IRC5PO2VAWL3, IRC5PO2VAWL4, IRC5PO2VAWL5. Recalled by Invacare Corporation. Units affected: 384,767 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Breakdown of the sound abatement washer, and metal on metal wear inside the Pressure Equalization (P.E.) valve assembly in the concentrator may lead to failure that can result in self-extinguishing fires or cap explosions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 9, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0514-2021.