Western/Scott Fetzer Co.
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- Devices
- 1
- FDA recalls
- 125 ongoing
At a glance
Market reach
- United States
- FDA recalls
What Western/Scott Fetzer Co. makes
Western/Scott Fetzer Co. manufactures the OXYTOTE Infinity Series VIPR systems, which are designed for monitoring and controlling oxygen levels in medical environments, ensuring precise gas delivery and safety compliance.
These devices fall under FDA Class I regulation and are listed via the 510(k) pathway. The manufacturer is based in the United States.
Catalogue
Oxytote Infinity Series Vipr Systems Ref K142149
Regimes: 510(k) Registry: 510(k)
FDA recalls
FDA recall records list 12 recalls initiated by Western/Scott Fetzer Co., the earliest on 2014-04-07 and the most recent on 2023-01-03. By recorded status: 5 ongoing and 7 terminated. The reasons filed fall into these groups: electrical or power and mechanical integrity. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer, and a count of records is not a verdict on a company.
Recalls initiated per year
- 2017 0
- 2018 0
- 2019 5
- 2020 0
- 2021 4
- 2022 0
- 2023 1
- 2024 0
- 2025 0
- 2026 0
2023
- 3 Jan 2023 Z-1376-2023 Class II Ongoing Gauge malfunction: Digital gauge displays an incorrect tank pressure - displays pressure higher than actual tank pressure. This may lead to tank running out of oxygen during use without audible alarms, potentially leading to an out of oxygen event and no flow.
2021
- 16 Oct 2021 Z-0267-2022 Class II Ongoing VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) - battery rupture, causing the plastic VIPR shroud to break apart with emission of fumes and smoke
- 16 Oct 2021 Z-0268-2022 Class II Ongoing VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) - battery rupture, causing the plastic VIPR shroud to break apart with emission of fumes and smoke
- 16 Oct 2021 Z-0269-2022 Class II Ongoing VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) - battery rupture, causing the plastic VIPR shroud to break apart with emission of fumes and smoke
- 16 Oct 2021 Z-0270-2022 Class II Ongoing VIPR (Valve Integrated Pressure Regulator) - battery rupture, causing the plastic VIPR shroud to break apart with emission of fumes and smoke
2019
- 15 Aug 2019 Z-0339-2020 Class II Terminated Limited access to flow settings as a result of the control knob having been rotated beyond its functional range
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- 15 Aug 2019 Z-0340-2020 Class II Terminated Limited access to flow settings as a result of the control knob having been rotated beyond its functional range
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- 15 Aug 2019 Z-0341-2020 Class II Terminated Limited access to flow settings as a result of the control knob having been rotated beyond its functional range
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- 15 Aug 2019 Z-0342-2020 Class II Terminated Limited access to flow settings as a result of the control knob having been rotated beyond its functional range
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- 15 Aug 2019 Z-0343-2020 Class II Terminated Limited access to flow settings as a result of the control knob having been rotated beyond its functional range
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- 15 Aug 2019 Z-0339-2020 Class II Terminated Limited access to flow settings as a result of the control knob having been rotated beyond its functional range
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2015
- 31 Jan 2015 Z-2069-2015 Class I Terminated The firm has become aware of the possibility of ignition and rupture (explosion) of a compressed gas oxygen cylinder, which can cause serious injury and/or death.
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- 31 Jan 2015 Z-2069-2015 Class I Terminated The firm has become aware of the possibility of ignition and rupture (explosion) of a compressed gas oxygen cylinder, which can cause serious injury and/or death.
2014
- 7 Apr 2014 Z-1849-2014 Class II Terminated Separation events have occurred, including the VIPR separating from the Aluminum cylinder.
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- 7 Apr 2014 Z-1849-2014 Class II Terminated Separation events have occurred, including the VIPR separating from the Aluminum cylinder.
Frequently asked questions
How many devices does Western/Scott Fetzer Co. have in the registry?
The registry currently lists 1 device for Western/Scott Fetzer Co.. Devices recorded under merged duplicate company entries are counted once.
Which registries list Western/Scott Fetzer Co.'s devices?
Among its 1 most recently registered device, Western/Scott Fetzer Co. has devices listed in FDA 510(k) (1 device).
What risk classes do Western/Scott Fetzer Co.'s devices fall under?
Among its 1 most recently registered device, the classes recorded for Western/Scott Fetzer Co.'s devices are Class I. Each device page shows its own class and authorisation.
Are there FDA recall records for Western/Scott Fetzer Co.?
FDA recall records list 12 recalls initiated by Western/Scott Fetzer Co., the most recent initiated on 3 Jan 2023. 5 of them are recorded as ongoing. A recall is often a precaution started by the manufacturer; the records say nothing about the company's overall record.
What are the newest devices from Western/Scott Fetzer Co. in the registry?
The most recently registered devices listed for Western/Scott Fetzer Co. include OXYTOTE INFINITY SERIES VIPR SYSTEMS.