Airgas Recalls 145 Compressed Oxygen Cylinders Due to Short Fill Error
Airgas Medical Services is recalling 145 compressed oxygen cylinders that may be empty due to a manufacturing error. The cylinders were distributed to medical facilities in four states.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is a manufacturing error resulting in empty cylinders. No injuries or illnesses are reported, and the risk is theoretical until the product is used, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Airgas Medical Services is recalling 145 cylinders of Compressed Oxygen USP (NDC 11054-009) due to a manufacturing error. The cylinders, which are prescription-only and distributed by Keene Medical Products, may be empty and contain no medical oxygen.
The affected product includes Lot # HS05A266E in sizes "E" and "D". These cylinders were distributed to medical facilities in New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York.
Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected cylinders and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement. Patients should consult their healthcare provider if they have concerns about their oxygen supply.
The recalled product
- Product
- Oxygen, Compressed USP, in an aluminum cylinder, Rx only, Airgas USA, LLC, Radnor PA 19087 Distributed by Keene Medical Products, 240 Meridian Road, NH 03766. NDC 11054-009
- Manufacturer
- Airgas Medical Services
- Category
- Drug — Medical Gas
- Affected units
- 145
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 (5)
- Lot # HS05A266E
- size "E" and "D"
- NDC # 11054-009-XX Number and Part Numbers = USPE
- USPEAC
- USPDAC
Distribution
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