Why a chamber's history matters
A hyperbaric chamber holds a person inside an environment pressurized above normal atmospheric pressure. Its seals, closures, windows, valves, and air supply all have to work as designed, every session. Wear, poor storage, and unauthorized repairs are not always visible.
FDA regulates hyperbaric chambers as Class II medical devices. That classification does not lapse when a chamber changes hands.
A checklist for any used chamber
- Identity. Get the manufacturer, model name, and serial number, and confirm them with the manufacturer.
- Clearance. Confirm the model has FDA 510(k) clearance. See what FDA clearance means.
- Service history. Ask for records of inspections, repairs, and part replacements, and who performed them.
- Condition of the pressure boundary. For soft-sided chambers, inspect the bladder, zipper or seal assemblies, and windows. For hard-sided chambers, ask for the vessel's documentation.
- Air supply. Check the compressor and filters, and ask when filters were last changed.
- Documents. The chamber should come with its instructions for use.
- Support. Ask the manufacturer whether it will service the unit and what coverage, if any, applies to a second owner.
OxyHealth refurbished chambers
OxyHealth occasionally has refurbished chambers available. These chambers are inspected, serviced, and certified by factory-trained technicians before they are offered again. Buying a refurbished chamber directly from OxyHealth also means the manufacturer knows the unit's history.
Availability changes, so contact OxyHealth to ask what is on hand. If you already own an OxyHealth chamber that needs attention, see the repair and exchange policy or the support page.
A prescription is still required
New or used, an OxyHealth chamber is sold on the order of a licensed healthcare provider, and a qualified clinician determines the protocol. Read more in Do You Need a Prescription for a Hyperbaric Chamber?