FDA Recall Terminated

Gibco MEM Non-Essential Amino Acids Solution (100X) (SKU 11140050), for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use

Recall: Z-0171-2019 · Initiated August 24, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0171-2019
Event Number
81052
Firm
Life Technologies, Corp.
FEI Number
1317268
Product Code
KIT
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
August 24, 2018
Terminated
April 29, 2020
Address
3175 Staley Rd, Grand Island, NY, 14072-2028

Description

Gibco MEM Non-Essential Amino Acids Solution (100X) (SKU 11140050), for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use

Reason

Leaky bottles due to a defect in the bottle cap compromising the sterility of the product

Action

Thermo Fisherr issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification Letter with a customer response sheet sent to consignees via FedEx on 24-Aug-2018. Consignees have been instructed to discard affected product per local and state requirements, or return the affected product to Thermo Fisher Scientific. All consignees are instructed to complete the attached Customer Response Sheet. Thermo Fisher Scientific will issue a no-cost replacement for the recalled product. In addition, consignees are instructed to review results and laboratory reporting associated with use of the affected product for further action. Consignees should notify any personnel who need to be aware of the potential for failure of performance for this product. Questions: contact Technical Services Department at 800-955-6288 Option 2.

Distribution

Nationwide: Foreign: Argentina Australia Canada China Great Britain Hong Kong India Japan Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Singapore South Korea Taiwan

Quantity

1329 units