The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1371-2012·Announced 2012-06-20

Airgas Recalls Carbon Dioxide Medical Gas Cylinders Due to Impurities

Airgas Inc is recalling 123 cylinders of Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas due to out-of-specification levels of nitrogen dioxide. The affected product was distributed to medical facilities in Arizona and California.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the severity rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for adverse health consequences are categorized as Severe (Score 4), particularly when involving medical gases where impurities like nitrogen dioxide can pose significant risks.

Plain-English summary

Airgas Inc is voluntarily recalling 123 cylinders of Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas. The recall is being conducted because the product contains out-of-specification levels of nitrogen dioxide, which is classified as an impurity or degradation product. The affected product is packaged in various cylinder sizes, including size EA aluminum, size E, 50 lb, and 160 liter cylinders, and is available by prescription only.

The recalled product was distributed to medical facilities in Arizona and California. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are identified in the recall notice, including lots expiring in March 2017. The product is manufactured by Airgas Inc and distributed by Airgas USA, LLC.

Consumers and medical facilities should stop using the affected product and contact Airgas Inc for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the cylinders. This recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas, packaged in a) size EA aluminum, CGA940 (CDUSPEA), b) size E CGA 940 (CDUSPE), c) 50 lb CGA320 (CDUSP50, CD USP50S), d) size 160 liter (CD USP160LT350) cylinders, Rx only, Airgas, Puritan Medical, Distributed By: Airgas USA, LLC, Radnor, PA.
Manufacturer
Airgas Inc
Category
Drug — Medical Gas
Hazard
Affected units
123

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (20)

  • Lot #: YA02Z087A
  • YA02Z087B
  • YA02Z087C
  • YA02Z087D
  • YA02Z087E
  • YA02Z087F
  • Exp 03/27/17
  • YA022088A
  • YA022088B
  • YA022088C
  • YA022088D
  • YA022088E
  • YA022088F
  • YA022088G
  • YK01Z088A
  • YK01Z088B
  • YK01Z088C
  • YK01Z088D
  • YK01Z088E
  • YK01Z088F

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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