PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas, Rx only, Non Flammable Gas 2, in 50 lbs steel cylinders, Distributed by AIRGAS USA, LLC Radnor, PA

Reported: December 25, 2013 Initiated: November 6, 2013 #D-366-2014

Product Description

Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas, Rx only, Non Flammable Gas 2, in 50 lbs steel cylinders, Distributed by AIRGAS USA, LLC Radnor, PA

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified; Due to an error in the manufacturing procedure, a cylinder in liquid withdrawal service was not marked Syphon Tube indicating liquid withdrawal and shipped as a gas withdrawal cylinder.

Details

Recalling Firm
Airgas Medical Services
Units Affected
264 cylinders
Distribution
Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Location
Radnor, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas, Rx only, Non Flammable Gas 2, in 50 lbs steel cylinders, Distributed by AIRGAS USA, LLC Radnor, PA. Recalled by Airgas Medical Services. Units affected: 264 cylinders.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified; Due to an error in the manufacturing procedure, a cylinder in liquid withdrawal service was not marked Syphon Tube indicating liquid withdrawal and shipped as a gas withdrawal cylinder.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 25, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-366-2014.