The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0724-2023·Announced 2022-12-28

DeVilbiss 525 Oxygen Concentrator Recalled Due to Excessive Heat

DeVilbiss is recalling the 525 oxygen concentrator because the device can become excessively hot, with external parts potentially exceeding 105.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The firm has updated the user manual to include additional safety warnings.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall of a medical device with a thermal hazard that could cause burns. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported warrant a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC is recalling the Model 525DS and 525DS-Q versions of its 525 5-liter Oxygen Concentrator. Approximately 1,004,315 units were distributed nationwide in the United States, with 414,559 units distributed internationally.

The firm has received complaints of the device becoming hot. Applied parts in contact with the patient may in some situations exceed 41 degrees Celsius (105.8 degrees Fahrenheit).

In response, the firm has updated the user manual to include warnings about potential heat exposure, clarification on expected service life, and guidance on required maintenance to certain components. Consumers using this device should review the updated manual for safety information and maintenance instructions.

The recalled product

Product
DeVilbiss, 525 5-liter Oxygen Concentrator Models 525DS, 525DS-Q
Manufacturer
DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC
Hazard
  • overheating
  • burn-risk

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.