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MalfunctionBXK

USP GAS

Received Aug 28, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 18, 2025

Report MW5175363 · MDR key 22916109

Device

Generic name

Gas, Calibration (specified Concentration)

Manufacturer

Airgas Usa Llc

Lot number

W2405126GA03

Product problems

  • Product Quality Problem
  • Device Damaged Prior to Receipt by User

Patient

85 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A COMPANY CALLED (B)(4) DISTRIBUTES OXYGEN CYLINDERS TO THE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY THAT MY MOTHER-IN-LAW IS IN. SHE IS IN HOSPICE CARE. I HAVE BEEN IN THE MEDICAL GAS INDUSTRY FOR 38 YEARS. THE CYLINDERS HAVE REPEATEDLY BEEN DELIVERED EMPTY AND NONE OF THE CYLINDERS HAVE CAPS OR RINGS WITH THE CYLINDERS. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH AIRGAS FILLS THE CYLINDERS. THE LAST CYLINDERS DELIVERED HAD BLUE DUCT TAPE WRAPPED AROUND THE VALVES. DUCT TAPE HAS HYDROCARBON PRODUCTS INVOLVED IN ITS MANUFACTURE. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE.