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FDA Devices recall · Reported July 29, 2015

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.

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.

Recall #
Z-2069-2015
Affected scope
162,678 units
Initiated
January 31, 2015
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Western / Scott Fetzer Company recalled Various OxyTOTE Portable Oxygen System regulators, Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator, o… - a critical-severity action.

Various OxyTOTE Portable Oxygen System regulators, Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator, o… was recalled by Western / Scott Fetzer Company in July 29, 2015. Reason: The firm has become aware of the possibility of ignition and rupture (explosion) of a compressed gas oxygen c…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2069-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Western / Scott Fetzer Company issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-The firm has become aware of the possibility of ignition and rupture (explosion) of a compressed gas oxygen c….

Critical
severity level
163K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
July 29, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2069-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) is large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Medical Devices recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

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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.

Reason for recall

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-2069-2015
Date reported July 29, 2015
Date initiated January 31, 2015
Recalling firm Western / Scott Fetzer Company
Firm location Westlake, OH
Affected scope 162,678 units
Distribution 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, …

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

162,678 units units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Western / Scott Fetzer Company. Units affected: 162,678 units.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 29, 2015. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2069-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: 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..
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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