FDA Recall Terminated

Component- Dianz Capacitor used in PerfectO2 Oxygen Concentrator, packaged one unit per box.

Recall: Z-0872-2015 · Initiated October 31, 2014

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0872-2015
Event Number
69873
Firm
Invacare Corporation
FEI Number
1525712
Product Code
CAW
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Device Design
Initiated
October 31, 2014
Posted
December 24, 2014
Terminated
February 7, 2017
Address
1200 Taylor St, Elyria, OH, 44035-6248

Description

Component- Dianz Capacitor used in PerfectO2 Oxygen Concentrator, packaged one unit per box.

Reason

The firm has found that the Component- Dianz Capacitor has ruptured which results in a potential fire hazard.

Action

The firm initiated a recall in Europe by notification to the regulatory authority on 10/31/2014. The firm will initiate a recall in the United States on 12/03/14 by distributing a customer notification letter.

Distribution

The product was distributed throughout the U.S. and to foreign countries, including Canada and other countries TBD. The affected product was also distributed to eight government consignees.

Quantity

138,446 units distributed globally