Life Technologies recalls Gibco Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium (DMEM) high glucose pyruvate model 11995115 due to potential mold growth from leaked media. Affected lots include 1932659.
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 recalls a specific cell culture medium product (Gibco DMEM) because leaks in the packaging could allow mold to grow. This poses a risk to lab work where sterile conditions are critical.
The packaging seal can leak during manufacturing, causing media to pool in non-sterile packaging. This creates conditions for mold growth, which could contaminate cell cultures.
Lab researchers and cell culture users who have the specific model number 11995115 lot 1932659. Those working with sensitive biological samples are most at risk.
Check for the model number 11995115 on the product label. The affected lot number is 1932659. This product is used for tissue and cell culture.
Look for the model number 11995115 and lot number 1932659 on the packaging.
The product may leak during manufacturing, creating conditions for mold growth. It is not recommended for use without checking the recall status.
Check the product label for model number 11995115 and lot number 1932659. If you have this specific lot, contact Life Technologies for guidance.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction. However, mold growth risk means it's best to avoid using affected lots.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Life Technologies to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2544-2018 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-2544-2018 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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