Life Technologies recalls GIBCO CTS AIM V Serum-Free Media (Model 0870112BK) due to potential leaks causing mold growth in tissue culture media. Affected lots may need replacement to prevent contamination.
It has been determined that the fill port tube seal integrity was compromised during the manufacture of the product lot. This may cause media to leak out of the primary sterile packaging into outer non-sterile dust cover packaging, and subsequently mold may grow in the pooled, leaked media.
Life Technologies is recalling GIBCO C:TS AIM V Serum-Free Media (Model 0870112BK) because leaks in the packaging could allow mold to grow. This poses a risk to lab work where sterile conditions are critical.
The product's fill port tube seal may have been compromised during manufacturing, causing media to leak from sterile packaging into non-sterile outer packaging. This leaked media can then become a breeding ground for mold.
Lab researchers and cell culture technicians using the GIBCO CTS AIM V Serum-Free Media (Model 0870112BK) are most at risk. The recall applies to specific lots produced in 2023.
Check for the model number 0870112BK on the product label. The recall applies to specific lots produced in 2023, identified by the lot number 1923698.
Look for the model number 0870112BK on the product label to confirm if it is affected.
The fill port tube seal may have been compromised during manufacturing, causing leaks that could lead to mold growth in the media.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product label for the model number and lot number to determine if it is affected.
The recall indicates potential mold growth, but no serious injury mechanism is described, so the risk is low.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Life Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2543-2018 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-2543-2018 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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