Life Technologies recalls three lots of Human Fetal Hemoglobin FITC Conjugate due to potential false positives in tests. Affected units may cause incorrect results in patient samples and controls.
Three lots of Human Fetal Hemoglobin FITC Conjugate are displaying high background and unusual bright staining in the controls and patient samples which could potentially lead to erroneous results (i.e. false positives)
Life Technologies is recalling three specific lots of Human Fetal Hemoglobin FITC Conjugate because they can cause false positive results in tests. This means the product might give incorrect results for patient samples and controls, which could lead to wrong medical conclusions.
The recalled product shows high background and unusual bright staining in controls and patient samples. This can cause false positive results, meaning tests might indicate a condition is present when it isn't, or vice versa.
Laboratory users who purchased the recalled lots of Human Fetal Hemoglobin FITC Conjugate are affected. Researchers and medical professionals using these products for testing are most at risk of incorrect results.
Check the lot numbers: 1626670D, 1873068B, and 1915224B. The product is labeled as Human Fetal Hemoglobin (HBF-1) FITC Conjugate with model number MHFH01.
Look for the lot numbers 1626670D, 1873068B, or 1915224B on the product label.
The recalled lots of Human Fetal Hemoglobin FITC Conjugate show high background and unusual bright staining, which can lead to false positive results in tests.
Check the lot number on the product label. If it matches 1626670D, 1873068B, or 1915224B, stop using it and contact Life Technologies for further instructions.
No, the hazard is limited to potential false positive results in tests, not physical harm.
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Subject: Recall Z-1388-2018 — Life Technologies Life Technologies Hello, I own a Life Technologies that is covered by recall Z-1388-2018 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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