Rhythm Healthcare LM5BA 5-Liter Compact Stationary Oxygen Concentrator: A Complete Guide
A quiet, durable stationary concentrator built for continuous, long-term oxygen therapy — continuous flow from 0.5 to 5.0 LPM, a lightweight 35.25 lb chassis, and a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
Standard continuous-flow oxygen prescriptions call for equipment that’s dependable, easy to reposition, and simple to maintain across a fleet. The Rhythm Healthcare LM5BA is built around that everyday-use profile for long-term care facilities, HME rental fleets, and home health environments.
Delivering continuous-flow oxygen from 0.5 to 5.0 LPM at a stable 93% (±3%) concentration via pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology, the LM5BA pairs a low power draw under 365W with a comprehensive alarm array and automated safety shutdown protocols.
Engineered by Rhythm Healthcare
The LM5BA is manufactured by Rhythm Healthcare and backed by a 5-year manufacturer warranty for units purchased on or after January 1, 2026. As a Class II FDA-regulated medical device, it is available strictly by prescription.
Rhythm Healthcare LM5BA
Rhythm Healthcare LM5BA 5-Liter Stationary Oxygen Concentrator
A quiet, durable stationary oxygen concentrator using pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology with high-purity molecular sieve beds to deliver continuous oxygen from 0.5 to 5.0 LPM at 93% (±3%) concentration. Features an easy-to-read digital hour meter for maintenance logging, a top transport handle, smooth-gliding casters, and a comprehensive alarm array with automated safety shutdown for high/low pressure, low purity, line blockage, thermal overload, and power outages. Compatible with the optional LM5BA9 transfill rack accessory for on-site portable cylinder recharging.
Complete Spec Sheet
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / Manufacturer | Rhythm Healthcare |
| Model | LM5BA |
| Classification | Compact Stationary Home Oxygen Concentrator |
| FDA Status | Class II Medical Device — Prescription (Rx) Required |
| HCPCS Code | E1390 |
| Flow Range | 0.5–5.0 LPM Continuous Flow |
| Outlet Pressure | 40–60 kPa |
| Oxygen Concentration | 93% (±3%) across all flow settings |
| Power | AC 115V/60Hz; AC 230V/50Hz (<365W draw) |
| Weight | 35.25 lbs (16.0 kg); integrated casters & top handle |
| Optional Accessories | Transfill Rack Adapter (SKU LM5BA9) |
| Warranty | 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty (units purchased on/after Jan 1, 2026) |
Clinical Selection Note: Equipment must be selected according to prescribed flow rate and delivery requirements. Always cross-reference device capabilities with your physician’s prescription.
Who Is the LM5BA Typically Prescribed For?
The LM5BA is well suited to standard continuous-flow oxygen prescriptions in long-term care facilities, HME rental fleets, and home health environments standardizing on a lightweight, dependable 5-liter platform. Facilities needing on-site cylinder filling also benefit from the optional transfill rack accessory. As with any oxygen device, the appropriate flow rate should be determined by your physician based on your specific prescription.
The LM5BA is also available as part of our Rhythm Healthcare Complete and Premium institutional bundles for facilities standardizing equipment across a broader respiratory care continuum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety systems are built into the Rhythm Healthcare LM5BA?
The LM5BA features a comprehensive alarm suite that monitors operating temperature, oxygen purity, high/low line pressure, power loss, and tubing blockages, automatically shutting down the system during severe fault conditions to protect internal components.
Can the LM5BA be used to fill portable oxygen tanks on-site?
Yes. By attaching the optional Rhythm LM5BA9 transfill rack accessory, facilities can connect compatible transfill compression units to recharge portable cylinders directly from the concentrator.
What prescription documentation is required prior to order dispatch?
Per FDA Class II medical device regulations, orders for the Rhythm Healthcare LM5BA require a valid prescription or medical license specifying continuous-flow oxygen settings prior to compliance verification and shipment release.
Kevin Lambing, CDME
Kevin Lambing, CDME is the CEO and founder of EnhDme-Pro (enhdme-pro.com). As a Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist with over two decades of experience in clinical respiratory distribution, Kevin leads EnhDme-Pro in providing high-grade medical equipment and technical education to healthcare providers and clinical institutions nationwide.