Life Technologies recalls Gibco Sodium Pyruvate (100 mM) SKU 11360070 for leaky bottles that compromise product sterility in lab use. Affected lots expire June 2019.
Leaky bottles due to a defect in the bottle cap compromising the sterility of the product
Life Technologies recalls a specific lab chemical product due to bottles leaking, which could contaminate the sterile product. This affects researchers using the product in vitro diagnostics.
The bottle cap defect causes leaks that compromise the product's sterility. This means the chemical could become contaminated during use in lab settings.
Researchers and lab technicians using this product for in vitro diagnostics. Those handling the product without proper sterility protocols are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Gibco Sodium Pyruvate (100 mM)', SKU 11360070, and lot number 1967697 with expiration date June 30, 2019.
Identify the product by SKU 11360070 and lot number 1967697 (expiring June 30, 2019).
The product is not safe for sterility-critical applications due to leaky bottles. Researchers should not use it without proper contamination controls.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Life Technologies for guidance on handling the product.
Look for SKU 11360070 with lot number 1967697 expiring June 30, 2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Life Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0173-2019 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-0173-2019 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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