O-Two Medical recalls e700 Automatic Transport Ventilators (model 01EVE700) due to fire risk from improper screw installation causing short circuits. Affected units sold from EV70001 to EV70658.
There is a potential for the unit to catch fire due to one of the screen retaining screws being incorrectly inserted. Due to this improper screw insertion the screw sat higher than normal allowing it to contact the underside of the main board causing the screw to rub against the bottom side of the board, wearing away the insulation layer and creating a short circuit.
O-Two Medical is recalling e700 Automatic Transport Ventilators with model number 01EVE700 because a screw installation error can cause short circuits and fire. This affects ventilators sold from model EV70001 to EV70658.
The ventilator's screen retaining screws may be inserted incorrectly, causing the screw to rub against the internal circuit board. This wears away insulation, creating a short circuit that could lead to fire.
Healthcare providers using the e700 ventilator are most at risk. Patients receiving mechanical ventilation through this device could be affected if the unit malfunctions.
Check for model numbers starting with EV70001 to EV70658 on the e700 Automatic Transport Ventilator. The product was sold by O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc.
Look for the model number on the device, which should be between EV70001 and EV70658.
Reach out to O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc. for further assistance with the recall.
The recall indicates a potential fire risk due to improper screw installation, so it is not safe to use without addressing the issue.
Check the model number on the device; affected units have model numbers from EV70001 to EV70658.
Contact O-Two Medical Technologies, Inc. to get further instructions for the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send O-Two Medical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0978-2019 — O-Two Medical O-Two Medical Hello, I own a O-Two Medical that is covered by recall Z-0978-2019 from O-Two Medical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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