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
- Company
- Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc
- Recall Initiated
- January 26, 2010
- Posted
- March 4, 2011
- Terminated
- March 17, 2011
- Recall Number
- Z-1562-2011
- Quantity
- 714
- Firm Location
- Hercules, CA
Reason for Recall
Pressure contained within the Elution Buffer vial may expel the rubber stopper, causing the potential for injury.
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 / Code Info
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
Root Cause
Other
Action Taken
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.