FDA Recall Terminated

Various types of Fetal Bovine Serum Bovine sourced Animal Sera for in-vitro diagnostic device and as a growth promoting nutrient in cell culture systems.

Recall: Z-1735-2013 · Initiated April 12, 2013

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1735-2013
Event Number
65088
Firm
Paa Laboratories Inc 145 Bethridge Road Etobicoke Canada Ontario
FEI Number
3005557536
Product Code
KIS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
April 12, 2013
Posted
July 15, 2013
Terminated
September 14, 2015

Description

Various types of Fetal Bovine Serum Bovine sourced Animal Sera for in-vitro diagnostic device and as a growth promoting nutrient in cell culture systems.

Reason

Current product labeling band data sheets state that FBS Pharma Grade and FBS/FBS Native are pure Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). These products may contain added adult Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)of United States origin, water, and/or cell growth promoting additives. All other FBS products, as listed below, including FBS Gold and FBS Standard, described as specialty sera', may contain adult BSA of Un

Action

GE Healthcare notified customers via USPS on April 12, 2013 and April 14, 2013. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers being contacted by phone as well. Customers were asked to contact their local customer service representative if the product does not meet their needs. Customers were instructed to call (732) 457-8455 or 301-660-0256. For questions regarding this recall call 609-514-6888.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Novia Scotia, and Canada

Quantity

approximately 280,000 liters