Life Technologies recalls Gibco GlutaMAX Supplement (SKU 35050061) due to leaky bottles that compromise product sterility. Affected units expire June 2020.
Leaky bottles due to a defect in the bottle cap compromising the sterility of the product
Life Technologies is recalling Gibco GlutaMAX Supplement for in-vitro diagnostic use because defective bottle caps cause leaks, risking contamination. This affects lab users who rely on sterile products for testing.
Defective bottle caps allow the product to leak, which can compromise sterility. This means the supplement may become contaminated, potentially leading to inaccurate test results or infections if used improperly.
Lab researchers and healthcare professionals using this supplement for in-vitro diagnostics. Those handling the product without proper sterility protocols are most at risk.
Check for the SKU 35050061 label on the bottle. The product expires June 2020 and has lot number 1967697 (UDI 10190302001823).
Look for SKU 35050061, lot number 1967697, and expiration date of June 30, 2020 on the bottle.
The product is not safe for use as the leaky bottles risk contamination. Life Technologies has issued a recall for sterility concerns.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with Life Technologies for guidance.
Check for SKU 35050061, lot number 1967697, and expiration date of June 30, 2020 on the bottle.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Life Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0174-2019 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-0174-2019 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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