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Praxair Reports Initiating a Voluntary Recall Affecting Grab 'n Go Vantage Portable Oxygen Cylinder UnitsDec 26, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Praxair, Inc. on December 20 announced that it is in the process of conducting a voluntary recall involving Grab 'n Go Vantage portable oxygen cylinder units. According to a release, Praxair is making a minor modification to the affected units as they come in for routine servicing and filling. Praxair has already communicated with its customers and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Praxair initiated this field correction after becoming aware of a few isolated incidents of ignition inside Grab 'n Go oxygen cylinders that had been knocked over and subject to significant physical impact. Based on the preliminary results of Praxair's review of these few incidents, it appears that Grab 'n Go units fitted with certain equipment (a type of o-ring) may be more prone to this type of incident. Out of an abundance of caution to protect patient safety, Praxair has been making a minor modification to affected units. As units come in for routine servicing and filling, the unit is being inspected and, if necessary, the o-ring that sits between the valve and the cylinder is being replaced. To date, over 50 percent of the units in the United States already have been modified. Modified units have a decal with a "T" affixed to their green shroud. Praxair, Inc. is an industrial gases company in North and South America. More information: praxair.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |