Collection: FAQ

The short answer is YES! But there are a few things to know about selling your portable oxygen concentrator.

Obviously, the most important factor is to make sure you have the “rights” to sell the concentrator. If the concentrator was provided to the patient via Medicare, the unit MAY NOT be yours to sell. The easiest way to quickly determine this is to check for a stick on the unit. If there is a sticker, call and talk to the provider as you don’t want to be responsible for selling a “stolen” item. In the event there is not a sticker on the unit, you should be able to call the manufacturer and, if the unit is in warranty, they can tell you who purchased the unit.

Another key consideration is the fact that the sale of a portable oxygen concentrator is regulated by the FDA, and it is considered a drug. This is important because selling a concentrator comes with certain responsibilities – specifically that the unit is functioning and meets the designated specifications and requires a doctor’s prescription. For these reasons, it is STRONGLY recommended that you never sell your concentrator directly to a third party/patient but instead only sell the unit to a reputable DME or oxygen retailer.

By selling your used unit to a certified and accredited operation, you reduce any hassle and, more importantly, eliminate any liability.

The best way to sell a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is to find a reputable DME or Oxygen Concentrator Retailer. Reselling units that are no longer needed is a great way to prevent increasing the landfill and making a little cash. A reputable retailer will make the process easy and safe for you. Because oxygen concentrators LEGALLY require a prescription, it is not recommended that you attempt to sell it directly on third-party sites like Facebook Market place and third party

Here is what you will likely need:

• Proof of ownership. You must have proof you purchased the unit, and Medicare did not provide it. Except in certain circumstances, Medicare units belong to the company that provided the unit and can not be sold.
• You will need the serial number of your unit and all of the associated accessories. Accessories are expensive, so missing accessories will reduce the amount you might be paid.
• It’s good to turn on the unit and see if it is working correctly or alarming. Machines are often expensive to fix, so machines that are not functioning properly MAY not be worth trying to resell. If your unit is alarming, make sure to let the company purchasing the unit know ahead of time, so you are not wasting shipping dollars.
• Some retailers have easy online sites where you can get an estimate of the value of your unit.