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ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-818-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

Oklahoma Respiratory Care Recalls Compressed Oxygen Cylinders for Purity Failures

Oklahoma Respiratory Care Inc. is recalling 94 cylinders of compressed oxygen in Oklahoma because purity readings were out of specification.

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 source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Oklahoma Respiratory Care Inc. is recalling 94 cylinders of Oxygen, Compressed USP UN1072 Medical Gas. The product is supplied in 682-liter and 165-liter cylinders and is available by prescription only. The recall covers lot numbers 03141201, 03211201, 05021201, 06271201, and 11081201.

The recall was initiated because purity readings for the oxygen were out of specification, failing impurities and degradation requirements. The affected products were distributed in Oklahoma.

Consumers with this product should contact Oklahoma Respiratory Care at 800.262.9857 for instructions on how to proceed.

The recalled product

Product
Oxygen, Compressed USP UN1072 Medical Gas supplied in a) 682 litres and b)165 litres cylinders, Rx only, Oklahoma Respiratory Care 800.262.9857, Norman, OK 73071
Affected units
94

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 numbers: 03141201
  • 03211201
  • 05021201
  • 06271201
  • and 11081201.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Same manufacturer · Oklahoma Respiratory Care Inc

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