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TGA Action ID	RC-2024-RN-00752-1
Type of Product	Medicine
Product Name/Description	Medical Air cylinders C Size Cylinder Product code: 470C Unique ID codes: 9202517646, 9203852752, 9203966948, 9203966954, 9204331605, 9204369696, 9200647373, 9201039410, 9201279659, 9201992968, 9203304070, 9203964481, 9203965108, 9203967225, 9204201364, 9204699875, 9204988643, 9201840071, 9202215783, 9203549511, 9203905540, 9203964465, 9204207503, 9204207838, 9204705517, 9204884752, 9203852681, 9204226239 ARTG 34461 (BOC GASES MEDICAL DRY ATMOSPHERIC AIR 100%v/v Gas Medicinal)
ARTG Number	34461
Action Type	Product Defect Correction
Action Level	Hospital
Hazard Classification	Class III
Reason for the Action	A limited number of C size Medical Air cylinders may have been incorrectly labelled as Medical Carbon Dioxide. The risk to patients is considered low as it is not physically possible to connect a mislabelled Medical Air cylinder to a device requiring Medical Carbon Dioxide.
Instructions for Customers/Users	Customers are to review the cylinder labelling of specific uniquely identifiable cylinders and advise BOC if a swap out is required. This action has been finalised on 25/11/2024.
Action Commencement Date	23/08/2024
Responsible Entity	BOC Limited
Contact Information	QRAHealthcare@boc.com - BOC