Life Technologies CTSTM Essential 8 Medium Recall: Unverified Supplier Component

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Recalling firmLife Technologies Corporation3175 Staley Rd, N/A · Grand Island, NY 14072-2028

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What happened, in plain English

Life Technologies is recalling CTSTM Essential 8 Medium tubes because a supplier component wasn't tested for contaminants. This could pose a risk of contamination in lab samples, but no specific harm is confirmed in the recall notice.

Why it’s dangerous

The supplier component wasn't tested for contaminants, which could lead to unverified substances in lab samples. This might cause inaccurate results or health risks if the contaminant is harmful, but the recall doesn't specify actual harm.

Who’s affected

Lab users who purchased the affected lots of CTSTM Essential 8 Medium tubes between 2019 and 2020. Researchers handling samples with these tubes face the highest risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check the lot numbers: 1955886 (expiring 1/30/2019), 1960951 (expiring 1/30/2019), or 2039735 (expiring 1/30/2020). The product is sold under the brand Life Technologies.

Brand
Life Technologies
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Lot Numbers
Identify if your tubes have lot numbers 1955886, 1960951, or 2039735.

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Questions people ask

Why is this product being recalled?

The supplier component wasn't tested for contaminants, which could lead to unverified substances in lab samples.

What should I do if I have these tubes?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking lot numbers.

Are there any safety risks from using these tubes?

The recall states a potential for contamination but does not confirm actual harm or injury.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Life Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall Z-0275-2020 — Life Technologies Life Technologies

Hello,

I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-0275-2020 from Life Technologies.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0275-2020 (June 11, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0275-2020 to see it in context.
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Life Technologies Corporation recalls CTSTM Essential 8 Medium

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