ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0056-04 ยท BZD Ventilator, Non-Continuous (Respirator)

Western a Scott Fetzer Co

Western Medica OPC Portable Oxygen Conserving Regulator, Model MDL-7609, 1/2 - 5 LPM, packaged under the Medline label.

DateOct 24, 2003 (initiated Oct 2, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe demand valve is defective and does not function as intended in the 'Conservative Mode'.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm notified the affected consignees by letter on 10/2/2003. Customers were asked to return the units for replacements.
Quantity1,106 units
DistributionThe device was distributed nationwide and into China and Japan.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K010747OPC OXYGEN CONSERVING REGULATOR, MODEL AHG 1968, LIN-7005, MDL-7609, MEM-7612, OPC-830
Western Ent., May 16, 2001