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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

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.

Reported: June 20, 2012 Initiated: April 10, 2012 #D-1371-2012

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

Impurities/Degradation Products: Out Of Specification levels of nitrogen dioxide.

Details

Recalling Firm
Airgas Inc
Units Affected
123 cylinders
Distribution
Medical facilities in AZ and CA.
Location
Radnor, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Airgas Inc. Units affected: 123 cylinders.
Why was this product recalled?
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out Of Specification levels of nitrogen dioxide.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 20, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1371-2012.