Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported April 1, 2015
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out of specification results for carbon dioxide
Matheson, Inc. recalled AIR COMPRESSED, Medical Air, USP, Rx Only. Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., 150 Allen Road, Baski… - a low-severity action.
AIR COMPRESSED, Medical Air, USP, Rx Only. Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., 150 Allen Road, Baski… was recalled by Matheson, Inc. in April 1, 2015. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out of specification results for carbon dioxide. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0423-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Matheson, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out of specification results for carbon dioxide.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0423-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0423-2015) was formally reported on April 1, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 10, 2015. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Matheson, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of New Brighton, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 137,880 cubic feet.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out of specification results for carbon dioxide Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Michigan and Wisconsin. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,436 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
137,880 cubic feet
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
AIR COMPRESSED, Medical Air, USP, Rx Only. Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., 150 Allen Road, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Available in A) E or 22 cu ft cylinder, NDC: 55037-302-09; B) 40 cu ft cylinder, NDC: 55037-302-10; C) 200 cu ft cylinder, NDC: 55037-302-15; D) 220 cu ft cylinder, NDC: 55037-302-16; E) 300 cu ft cylinder, NDC: 55037-302-18, 55037-302-19, 55037-302-20.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out of specification results for carbon dioxide
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0423-2015 |
| Date reported | April 1, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 10, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Matheson, Inc. |
| Firm location | New Brighton, MN |
| Affected scope | 137,880 cubic feet |
| Distribution | Michigan and Wisconsin |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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