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Oxygen USP (August 22, 2005)
- Starting date:
- August 22, 2005
- Posting date:
- October 17, 2005
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type III
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-2005A87
Reason
The company has advised that medical gas cylinders may contain small amounts of extraneous matter (metal iron pellets) which may become lodged in the valve seat of the cylinder.
Depth of distribution
Distributed nationally to area hospitals, institutions, and doctor's offices in each provincial region serviced by these fill plants, including regional Vital Aire branches.
Affected products
Oxygen USP
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02238755
Dosage form
Gas
Strength
- 99%
Lot or serial number
AAA054001NN-AAA050816NN
Companies
- Recalling Firm
- VitalAire Canada Inc.
Plaza 2, 2000 Argentia Road
Mississauga Ontario
Canada L5N 1V8
- Marketing Authorization Holder
- VitalAire Canada Inc.
Plaza 2, 2000 Argentia Road
Mississauga Ontario
Canada L5N 1V8
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