Praxair Vantage Grab n Go - Gas Cylinder pressure regulator Catalog Number: OX-M-AEGNGVNTG Usage: Regulator reduces pressure in oxygen-containing cylinder.
This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 21, 2012).
- Company
- Praxair Inc.
- Recall Initiated
- November 16, 2012
- Posted
- December 21, 2012
- Terminated
- March 24, 2014
- Recall Number
- Z-0525-2013
- Quantity
- 320,451 units (255,690 US ; 55,884 Canada; 8877 OUS)
- Firm Location
- Danbury, CT
- Official Source
- View on FDA website ↗
Reason for Recall
Isolated incidents of ignition inside Grab n' Go cylinders that had been knocked over or otherwise subject to significant physical impact.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, India, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Lot / Code Info
OX M-AEGNGVNTG (US and Canada) and WESPRX-9500 (Global) Cyclinders in service since Jan 2009. Units with a "T" decal (T-teflon) on the fill side of the valve have the rework completed.
Root Cause
Device Design
Action Taken
The firm, PRAXAIR, sent a "MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION" letter dated November 26, 2012 to its customers. The letter describes the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to follow the Grab'n Go operating instructions provided in the letter which include: storing the Grab'n Go systems indoors in a safe area; never store a system in an elevated location; handle systems safely and avoid jarring or dropping the system and locate at the following web link: www.praxair.com/GNGinstructions. The customers were also instructed to ensure that all of the Grab'n Go units that were sent by Praxair are sent to Praxair for servicing and refilling after use, in accordance with their normal process. If you have any questions, contact your sales representative at 630-320-4452 or email: Thelma_Brantley@Praxair.com.