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Linde Gas North America Llc: MEDICYCL-E- Lite Portable Oxygen System An integrated portable oxygen delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen to adults. The device is MRI safe, MRI-compatible, and intended for use during MR Imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 T. For emergency use only when administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation. For all other medical applications, Rx only.

Recall number
Z-1561-2013
Recalling firm
Linde Gas North America Llc
Product
MEDICYCL-E- Lite Portable Oxygen System An integrated portable oxygen delivery system intended to provide supplemental oxygen to adults. The device is MRI safe, MRI-compatible, and intended for use during MR Imaging for MRI systems up to 3.0 T. For emergency use only when administered by properly trained personnel for oxygen deficiency and resuscitation. For all other medical applications, Rx only.
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2013-03-08
Posted
2013-06-20
Terminated
2015-02-03
Reason
A number of MEDICYL-e Portable Oxygen Systems may have misapplied valve flow knobs.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
The firm, The Linde Group, sent a "Voluntary Medical Device Recall" letter dated June 21, 2013 to its customers. The notice described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to view the enlarged photo on the reverse side of the notice for guidance. If you or your customers have a Unit with lot number 25/07, then please return it with the Product to your local LifeGas fill center as soon as possible. No other lot numbers are subject to this removal action. Customers with questions should contact Linde's Customer Care Center at 1-866-LIFEGAS (543-3427).
Quantity
52,264 units (1106 units)
Distribution
Nationwide distribution.
Lot, serial or model codes
Model : Manufacturer's #M70500037 Cataogue Number: 109855   Lot numbers:  25/07 48/06 20/03
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
CAN
Firm FEI
3007529772
Firm city
New Providence
Firm state
NJ
Firm country
not on file

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