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Generation 4 electronic liquid gauges used on the Caire Liberator, Stroller, Sprint, and Hi-Flow Portable oxygen unit.

FDA device recall Z-1716-2008 · posted 2008-08-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Caire, Inc.
Reason for recall
Moisture ingress into the electronic liquid level indicator may cause inaccurate liquid oxygen level readings. The oxygen could run out without the patient knowledge.
Action taken
A Technical Service Bulletin was sent to consignees on/about October 23, 2007 to notify customers of the potential issue. Technical support and information for ordering replacement Generation 4 liquid gauges were offered. For technical concerns or if you have not received the notification from the firm, contact U.S. Technical Service at 1-800-482-2473 or European Technical Service at +44 (0) 797 1260077.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
BYJ
Quantity affected
3470
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide and the following foreign countries: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Chile, Central America/Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Europe, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germa
Date initiated
2007-10-23
Date posted
2008-08-26
Date terminated
2009-12-17
Location
Marietta, GA

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