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Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator: medical device reports filed with FDA

201 reports name it, 2021–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Inogen. Product code CAW.

201
device reports naming the brand
0% of all MAUDE reports · about 40 a year
124
reports, 12 months to August 2026
63 in the 12 months before
25.9%
classified as malfunction
96.3% across the product code
1.5%
classified as death, as reported
3 reports · not verified by FDA

FDA's MAUDE database holds 201 reports that name the brand "Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator" (inogen one g5 portable oxygen concentrator), received between July 2021 and August 2026; the manufacturer given most often on reports is Inogen. Spellings of one product vary from report to report.

124 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 97% from 63 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are injury (72.6%), malfunction (25.9%) and death (1.5%); across all generator, oxygen, portable reports (product code CAW) death is recorded in 1% and malfunction in 96.3%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.

The device problems coded most often are no flow (25.4%), unexpected shutdown (17.9%) and insufficient flow or under infusion (15.4%). The patient problems coded most often are low oxygen saturation, dyspnea and hypoxia. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Reports by month, five years

01121Sep 2021: 1Oct 2021: 0Nov 2021: 0Dec 2021: 12022Jan 2022: 0Feb 2022: 0Mar 2022: 0Apr 2022: 0May 2022: 0Jun 2022: 0Jul 2022: 0Aug 2022: 0Sep 2022: 0Oct 2022: 0Nov 2022: 0Dec 2022: 02023Jan 2023: 0Feb 2023: 0Mar 2023: 0Apr 2023: 0May 2023: 0Jun 2023: 0Jul 2023: 0Aug 2023: 0Sep 2023: 0Oct 2023: 0Nov 2023: 0Dec 2023: 02024Jan 2024: 0Feb 2024: 0Mar 2024: 0Apr 2024: 0May 2024: 0Jun 2024: 0Jul 2024: 5Aug 2024: 5Sep 2024: 0Oct 2024: 4Nov 2024: 4Dec 2024: 32025Jan 2025: 4Feb 2025: 2Mar 2025: 11Apr 2025: 9May 2025: 4Jun 2025: 11Jul 2025: 6Aug 2025: 5Sep 2025: 4Oct 2025: 5Nov 2025: 4Dec 2025: 32026Jan 2026: 5Feb 2026: 6Mar 2026: 13Apr 2026: 21May 2026: 13Jun 2026: 16Jul 2026: 15Aug 2026: 19

Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.

By year received

0541082021: 420212024: 2120242025: 6820252026: 1082026

Event type and report source

Event type, as classified on the report

Death1.5%3
Injury72.6%146
Malfunction25.9%52
Other0%0
Not given0%0

Who filed the report

Manufacturer report100%201
Voluntary report0%0
User facility report0%0
Distributor report0%0
Not given0%0

Grey bar: all 52,852 reports carrying product code CAW. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.

Device problems coded

Device problem (FDA code)ReportsShareShare across product code
No flow5125.4%0.4%
Unexpected shutdown3617.9%0.2%
Insufficient flow or under infusion3115.4%0.8%
Overheating of device2612.9%1.1%
Failure to deliverthe device did not deliver the dose or item199.5%0.2%
Failure to charge178.5%0.1%
Premature discharge of battery94.5%0%
Battery problema problem with the battery63%0.1%
Improper flow or infusion63%0.1%
Device emits odor42%0.7%
Noise, audible42%2%
Power problem42%0.2%
Smoking42%0.3%
Unexpected therapeutic results42%0.1%
Charging problem31.5%0.1%
Complete loss of power31.5%0%
Output problem31.5%0.5%
Sparking31.5%0.1%
Contamination21%2.1%
Explosion21%0.1%

FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.

Patient problems coded

Patient problem (FDA code)ReportsShare
Low oxygen saturation6733.3%
Dyspneashortness of breath4220.9%
Hypoxialow oxygen3215.9%
Burn(s)a burn63%
Syncope/fainting63%
Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness52.5%
Falla fall52.5%
Coughcough31.5%
Blood bicarbonate increased21%
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)21%
Cyanosis21%
Headachehead pain21%
Loss of consciousnesspassing out21%
Respiratory insufficiency21%
Abrasion10.5%

Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.

In context

MeasureInogen One G5 Portable Oxygen ConcentratorProduct code CAWAll MAUDE reports
Reports20152,85226,136,888
Share of that pool—0.4%0%
Classified as death, per 1,000 reports15109
Classified as injury72.6%2.3%36.2%
Classified as malfunction25.9%96.3%62.3%
Filed by the manufacturer100%99.1%94.9%

Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."

Other brands with product code CAW

BrandReportsLatest 12 monthsClassified as death
Portable Oxygen Generator Concentrator Homefill21,94500.2%
Perfecto2 V With Sensor 915365079917,70400%
Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator With Senso2 91536469635,12600%
Platinum 10 Concen W/Sens O2 91536421051,57800.6%
Perfecto2 Oxygen Concentrator 91536469621,49900.1%
Platinum 10 Concentrator 915364210434400.9%
Devilbiss43693.9%
Xpo W/Supplemental Battery 915364816727800.4%
Everflo Oxygen Concentrator260013.5%
EverFlo2371008.9%
SimplyGo190946.3%
Xpo2 Portable Concentrator 915364816617700%
SimplyGo Mini174355.2%
Portable Air Compressor For Medical Purposes2,70500%
Power Chair 20 Wide By 18 Deep For Pmi3,20200%

Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."

Questions about Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator reports

How many FDA reports name Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

201 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 124 in the latest 12 months.

What kinds of events are reported?

injury (72.6%), malfunction (25.9%) and death (1.5%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.

What device problems are coded?

no flow (25.4%), unexpected shutdown (17.9%), insufficient flow or under infusion (15.4%), overheating of device (12.9%) and failure to deliver (9.5%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.

Who files these reports?

manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.

Do these reports show that Inogen One G5 Portable Oxygen Concentrator was at fault?

No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."

How do I report a problem with a medical device?

Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.

Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.

Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.