US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 10, 2012 (14 years ago)

Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas, packaged in a) size EA aluminum, CGA940 (CDUSPEA), b)…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

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

What 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.

Recalling firm
Airgas Inc
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1371-2012

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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