The manufacturer received information alleging an everflo oxygen concentrator was being used near a candle and caught fire.The patient suffered burns and was hospitalized.There was no report of device malfunction that caused the event.Product labeling states,"oxygen vigorously accelerates combustion and should be kept away from heat or open flame.Not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.Do not smoke, allow others to smoke or have open flames near the concentrator when it is in use.".
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