Carbon Dioxide recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Carbon Dioxide since 2012. The latest was reported on 25 Dec 2013. Most were for potency & assay. Airgas Medical Services has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 25 Dec 2013
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why carbon dioxide is recalled
Companies
By year
All carbon dioxide recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas recalled by Airgas Medical Services | Airgas Medical Services | Other | AR, KS, MO |
| Drug | CLASS II | Carbon Dioxide, USP, Medical Gas recalled by Airgas | Airgas | Potency & Assay | AZ, CA |
Should you stop taking Carbon Dioxide?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.