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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE DEVILBISS 525 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR; GENERATOR, OXYGEN, PORTABLE

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DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE DEVILBISS 525 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR; GENERATOR, OXYGEN, PORTABLE Back to Search Results
Model Number 525DS
Medical Device Problem Code Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/24/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Devilbiss healthcare was notified of an incident involving an oxygen concentrator by the end user's mother who stated the nasal cannula caught on fire.The end user fell asleep, and the nasal cannula fell to the floor.A fire ignited a cushion which was extinguished by the end user.The device was returned for evaluation.The end user stated that the oxygen concentrator did not catch on fire and there was no injury reported by the end user.The oxygen concentrator was located beside an ashtray when the provider picked up the device.The device contains several warnings against smoking during use, both on the product itself and in instructions for use.The on-product warnings include a large, clear "no smoking" icon, and a clear "no open flame" icon as well.The instructions for use warn against smoking during use in several places, in several languages, including the following verbiage: "oxygen causes rapid burning.Do not smoke while your oxygen concentrator is operating, or when you are near a person utilizing oxygen therapy.Smoking during oxygen therapy is dangerous and is likely to result in facial burns or death.Do not allow smoking within the same room where the oxygen concentrator or any oxygen carrying accessories are located.If you intend to smoke, you must always turn the oxygen concentrator off, remove the cannula and leave the room where either the cannula or mask or the oxygen concentrator is located.If you are unable to leave the room, you must wait 10 minutes after you have turned off the oxygen concentrator before smoking.Oxygen makes it easier for a fire to start and spread.Do not leave the nasal cannula or mask on bed coverings or chair cushions if the oxygen concentrator is turned on but not in use.The oxygen will make the materials flammable.Turn the oxygen concentrator off when not in use to prevent oxygen enrichment.Keep the oxygen concentrator and cannula at least 2 m (6.5 feet) from hot, sparking objects or naked sources of flame.Open flames during oxygen therapy are dangerous and are likely to result in fire or death.Do not allow open flames within 2 m (6.5 feet) of the oxygen concentrator or any oxygen carrying accessories.Drive devilbiss oxygen concentrators are equipped with a fire mitigating outlet fitting that prevents propagation of fire into the unit." the manufacturer concludes, based on the information provided, that the oxygen concentrator did not malfunction, and the likely use error of smoking during use contributed to the reported event.Devilbiss healthcare will file an update if additional information becomes available.
 
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Brand Name
DEVILBISS 525 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR
Common Device Name
GENERATOR, OXYGEN, PORTABLE
Manufacturer (Section D)
DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE
100 devilbiss drive
somerset PA 15501
Manufacturer (Section G)
DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE
100 devilbiss drive
somerset PA 15501
Manufacturer Contact
jess bohrer
100 devilbiss drive
somerset, PA 15501
5169984600
MDR Report Key21586178
Report Number2515872-2025-00009
Device Sequence Number15661698
Product Code CAW
UDI-Device Identifier00885304000846
UDI-Public(01)00885304000846
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateGA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K071397
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 03/12/2025
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Lay User/Patient
Device Model Number525DS
Device Catalogue Number525DS
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer02/27/2025
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/24/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/12/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured01/16/2025
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Age46 YR
Patient SexMale
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