RecallDepth

RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System (Cat. # Z5110). Kit Box label/Box drawer label. For Laboratory Use. Promega Corporation, Madison, WI. USA. Bottle Label: Phenol: Chloroform: Isoamyl Alcohol (Cat.# Z5112). Part Two of Two of Z5110. Size 100ml. For laboratory Use. A component of the RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System. The RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System provides a scalable method for RNA isolation from 6 grams of tissue or 6 x 10 (eighth power) cultured cells. The system reduces the level of chromosomal DNA, a major advantage when the downstream application of amplification and analysis of RNA transcripts is desired. Isolated RNA can be resuspended in any volume, making the system ideal for microarrays.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued December 15, 2008).

Company
Promega Corpopration
Recall Initiated
June 4, 2008
Posted
December 15, 2008
Terminated
June 26, 2012
Recall Number
Z-0483-2009
Quantity
836
Firm Location
Madison, WI
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Promega Corporation received reports of leaking bottles of Phenol:Chloroform:Isoamyl Alcohol (Part # Z5112), a component of the RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System (Catalog # Z5110). Promega product Z5112 is a mixture of phenol, chloroform and isoamyl alcohol. If phenol contacts skin, it can cause burns and poisoning. The fumes of this product are also harmful.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution: USA including states of IN, ME, NE, NY, WI, PA, NC, FL, OR, UT, MI, IL, AL, OR, GA, CA, MD, TX, MA, UT, MO, OH, and LA, and countries of Canada, Mexico, Brasil, China, Japan, Germany, Singapore, Great Britain, Australia and France.

Lot / Code Info

Lot Codes: 237809 and 248195.

Root Cause

Packaging

Action Taken

Consignees were sent a "Promega Urgent Product Alert-Risk of Injury" letter dated June 9, 2008. The letter described the product, problem and provided instructions on handling, inspection and disposition of product. In addition, E-mail notifications were sent to distributors and branch offices on May 29,2008. For questions and additional information, contact your local Promega representative or Promega Technical Service at 800-356-9526 and press "4", or e-mail at techserv@promega.com.