Invacare Perfect O2 and Invacare Platinum Oxygen Concentrator (2014-12-29)

Starting date:

December 29, 2014

Posting date:

January 7, 2015

Type of communication:

Medical Device Recall

Subcategory:

Medical Device

Hazard classification:

Type II

Source of recall:

Health Canada

Issue:

Medical Devices

Audience:

General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals

Identification number:

RA-43155

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  Reason
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  Affected products

Recalled Products

A) Invacare Perfect O2

B) Invacare Platinum Oxygen Concentrator

Reason

Invacare has learned that the psi (pressure sensitive interrupter) designed for the compressor motor start/run capacitor by one supplier could lead to rupture. That capacitor in the oxygen concentrator has an internal pressure relief component (the psi) which may not operate as intended permitting the capacitor to rupture in certain circumstances. If the psi does not function to relieve the heat and pressure due to a short circuit within the capacitor, then the pressure can cause a rupture in the seam between the housing and the end plate. If the rupture occurs, the oil may be expelled from the capacitor which may result in a fire hazard.

Affected products