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FDA Drug recall · Reported April 1, 2015

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

Recall #
D-0423-2015
Affected scope
137,880 cubic feet
Initiated
March 10, 2015
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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.

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
April 1, 2015
reported

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.

Recall Insight

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.

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Where this recall sits in its category - 14,436 drugs & medications recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Low

Affected scope

137,880 cubic feet

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out of specification results for carbon dioxide

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
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.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (D-0423-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status with FDA Drug before acting, recall details can be updated.
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Drug record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Matheson, Inc.. Units affected: 137,880 cubic feet.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification; out of specification results for carbon dioxide
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 1, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0423-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Michigan and Wisconsin.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0423-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported April 1, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.