Carbon Dioxide Medical Gas (Airgas) – Nitrogen Dioxide Levels (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
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.
Brand
Airgas Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: YA02Z087A, YA02Z087B, YA02Z087C, YA02Z087D, YA02Z087E, YA02Z087F, Exp 03/27/17, YA022088A, YA022088B, YA022088C, YA022088D, YA022088E, YA022088F, YA022088G, YK01Z088A, YK01Z088B, YK01Z088C, YK01Z088D, YK01Z088E, YK01Z088F, YK01Z088G, Exp 03/28/17, YA02Z089A, YA02Z089B, YK01Z089A, YK01Z089B, Exp 03/29/17
Products Sold
Lot #: YA02Z087A, YA02Z087B, YA02Z087C, YA02Z087D, YA02Z087E, YA02Z087F, Exp 03/27/17; YA022088A, YA022088B, YA022088C, YA022088D, YA022088E, YA022088F, YA022088G, YK01Z088A, YK01Z088B, YK01Z088C, YK01Z088D, YK01Z088E, YK01Z088F, YK01Z088G, Exp 03/28/17; YA02Z089A, YA02Z089B, YK01Z089A, YK01Z089B, Exp 03/29/17
Airgas Inc is recalling Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas, packaged in a) size EA aluminum, CGA940 (CDUSPEA), b) size E CGA 9 due to Impurities/Degradation Products: Out Of Specification levels of nitrogen dioxide.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out Of Specification levels of nitrogen dioxide.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, IN
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