Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen ConcentratorRecalls & reported problems across all models

We found 2 models of Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator by Invacare Corporation in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 4 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Dec 7, 2018 and Mar 4, 2025 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Explosion” (2 reports).

1 FDA recall record name at least one of these models by its device identifier.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works

Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator recalls

FDA recall records that name at least one of these models by its device identifier, newest first. Each recall usually covers specific models or lots, so check the details.

1. Oct 30, 2020Terminated

   Breakdown of the sound abatement washer, and metal on metal wear inside the Pressure Equalization (P.E.) valve assembly in the concentrator may lead to failure that can result in self-extinguishing fires or cap explosions.

   Z-0514-2021 · Root cause: Device Design · Recall details · FDA record ↗

Most reported Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator problems

Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator models

2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.

• Invacare® Perfecto2™ Oxygen Concentrator IRC5PO2W

  Generator, Oxygen, Portable
  1 recall0 reports
• Invacare® Perfecto2™ Oxygen Concentrator IRC5PO2V

  Generator, Oxygen, Portable
  4 reports

Recent Invacare Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator adverse event reports

The 4 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMar 4, 2025Fire; Fire

  IT WAS REPORTED TO VENTEC THAT AN INVACARE PERFECTO2 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR ALLEGEDLY CAUGHT FIRE INSIDE A PATIENT'S RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS DISPATCHED AND UPON ENTRY TO THE APARTMENT, OBSERVED THAT THE FIRE WAS ALREADY OUT AND THAT ONLY A LIGHT SMOKE WAS VISIBLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THEN REMOVED THE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR FROM THE APARTMENT, THROWING IT INTO THE YARD WHERE A DISTRIBUTOR WAS LATER ABLE TO RETRIEVE IT. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPORTED EVENT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF PATIENT HARM AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTED ISSUE. THE PATIENT DECLINED MEDICAL TREATMENT AT THE SCENE. NO FURTHER DETAILS WERE PROVIDED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 21521150 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 18, 2019Material Discolored; Material Deformation; Explosion; Material Discolored; Material Deformation; Explosion

  THE REPORTER STATED THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TANK AND THE PRESSURE REGULATOR HAD COME OFF IN PIECES CAUSING THE CABINET CASING TO BREAK INTO TWO PIECES, AND SIEVE DUST WAS THROUGHOUT THE UNIT. THE END USER WAS NOT IN THE ROOM AT THE TIME, AND NO INJURY WAS ALLEGED. THE UNIT WAS A RENTAL UNIT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8429229 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 24, 2019Overheating of Device; Explosion; Overheating of Device; Explosion

  THE PROVIDER REPORTED THAT THE IRC5PO2V CONCENTRATOR MADE A LOUD NOISE, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE PRODUCT TANK SEAL HAD BURST AND PUNCTURED THROUGH THE TOP SHROUD, WHICH DAMAGED THE HOUR METER AND SOUND BOX. HE ALLEGED THAT THE METAL CASING OF THE PRODUCT TANK CAP SHOT THROUGH THE TOP SHROUD, SENDING SHARP METAL INTO THE ROOM. THE PROVIDER ADVISED THAT THE UNIT IS A RENTAL AND WAS IN A PATIENT'S HOME WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, BUT NO INJURIES OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTED FROM THE EVENT.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8273945 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 7, 2018Smoking; Smoking

  A REPAIR CENTER TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE PROVIDER SENT THE IRC5PO2V CONCENTRATOR TO THEM, STATING THAT THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE UNIT. THE REPAIR TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT WHEN HE TOOK OFF THE CABINET FILTER DOOR, THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC THAT WAS MELTED.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

  MAUDE report 8141653 ↗

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