PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

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)

Reported: April 19, 2023 Initiated: January 3, 2023 #Z-1376-2023

Product Description

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)

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.

Details

Units Affected
24,287 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of CO, CT, ID, MD, MT, TN, WA.
Location
Westlake, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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). Recalled by Western/Scott Fetzer Company. Units affected: 24,287 units.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 19, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1376-2023.