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Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc: Quantase Neonatal Elution Buffer, a component of Quantase Neonatal Accessory Kits (#1, 2 and 5), Model number 532-5035, included in 532-5036, 532-5037 and 532-5040, Manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, CA

Recall number
Z-1562-2011
Recalling firm
Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
Product
Quantase Neonatal Elution Buffer, a component of Quantase Neonatal Accessory Kits (#1, 2 and 5), Model number 532-5035, included in 532-5036, 532-5037 and 532-5040, Manufactured by Bio-Rad Laboratories, Hercules, CA
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2010-01-26
Posted
2011-03-04
Terminated
2011-03-17
Reason
Pressure contained within the Elution Buffer vial may expel the rubber stopper, causing the potential for injury.
Root cause
Other
Action
Direct accounts were notified by phone, followed by fax (domestic). Urgent Device Recall notification letters were sent out on January 26, 2010 to subsidiary along with a Bio-Rad customer form to be send to each customer. The letters identified the affected product and explained the reason for the recall. Customers were asked to examine their inventory and quarantine the affected lots listed. In addition, they are to complete and return the enclosed response form according to the instructions provided. Customers are contact their regional Bio-Rad office for Elution Buffer replacement.
Quantity
714
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, including states of MI and MN and Bio-Rad facilities in Italy, France, Czech Republic, Canada, Argentina, Panama, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Canada, Singapore, India, South Korea, Brazil, and Sweden.
Lot, serial or model codes
Lot numbers (PIN 532-5036)3250768, 32591735, 32592168, 32592634, 32500061, (PIN 532-5037) 32592456, 32592578, (PIN 532-5040) 32590518, 32590766, 32590915, 32591343, 32591734, 32592166, 32592632, 32500060
510(k) numbers
["K000754","K961515","K990644","K990654"]
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
JNB
Firm FEI
2915274
Firm city
Hercules
Firm state
CA
Firm country
not on file

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