Z-0850-05

Sodasorb Carbon Dioxide Absorbent, Medical Grade (16%) Soda Lime USP-NF with an ethyl violet indicator which...

Name: Z-0850-05 Sodasorb Carbon Dioxide Absorbent, Medical Grade (16%) Soda Lime USP-NF with an ethyl violet indicator which...
Creator: Darex Container Products Div of W.R. Grace & Co.
Published: 2005-03-31
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Darex Container Products Div of W.R. Grace & Co. / initiated 2005-03-31 / Terminated

FDA source

Darex Container Products Div of W.R. Grace & Co. began a recall of Sodasorb Carbon Dioxide Absorbent, Medical Grade (16%) Soda Lime USP-NF with an ethyl violet indicator which turns from white to violet as absorber is... on 2005-03-31. The reason FDA records is "Both lots were found to be out of specification due to an elevated level of small particles (fines)". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0850-05
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2005-03-31
Posted: 2005-05-25
Terminated: 2006-07-31
Recalling firm: Darex Container Products Div of W.R. Grace & Co.
Product: Sodasorb Carbon Dioxide Absorbent, Medical Grade (16%) Soda Lime USP-NF with an ethyl violet indicator which turns from white to violet as absorber is depleted; Manufactured by: W.R. Grace & Co. - Conn., 6050 West 51st St., Chicago, IL 60638; the product is packaged in pre-paks(pre-filled 2.5 lb. canisters, 12 per carton) and 5-gallon pails
Product code: CBL Absorbent, Carbon-Dioxide
Reason for recall: Both lots were found to be out of specification due to an elevated level of small particles (fines).
FDA root cause: Other
Action: Recall letters dated 3/30/05 were sent to the accounts via DHL on 3/31/05, informing them that the two lots did not undergo final QC testing prior to shipment and do not meet finished product specifications. The accounts were requested to check their inventory for the affected lots, discontinue use and place it on hold pending return to W.R. Grace for replacement. Any questions were directed to the Sodasorb Recall Coordinator at 1-877-327-3987.
Quantity in commerce: 360 PrePaks and 18 5-gallon pails
Distribution: California, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maine, Massachusetts, MIssissippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia
Product codes and lots: pre-paks lot CR10-P115-14, exp. 10/2006, and 5-gallon pail lot CR09-P115-30, exp. 9/2006

Product code CBL

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)