Z-1735-2013 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Paa Laboratories Inc — Etobicoke, Ontario

FDA device recall Z-1735-2013 was initiated by Paa Laboratories Inc on April 12, 2013 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Current product labeling band data sheets state that FBS Pharma Grade and FBS/FBS Native are pure Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). These products may contain added adult Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)of United… The recall status is terminated (terminated September 14, 2015). Affected quantity: approximately 280,000 liters.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
July 24, 2013
Initiation Date
April 12, 2013
Termination Date
September 14, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
approximately 280,000 liters

Product Description

Various types of Fetal Bovine Serum Bovine sourced Animal Sera for in-vitro diagnostic device and as a growth promoting nutrient in cell culture systems.

Reason for Recall

Current product labeling band data sheets state that FBS Pharma Grade and FBS/FBS Native are pure Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS). These products may contain added adult Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA)of United States origin, water, and/or cell growth promoting additives. All other FBS products, as listed below, including FBS Gold and FBS Standard, described as specialty sera', may contain adult BSA of Un

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Novia Scotia, and Canada

Code Information

510 k exempt No Medical Device Listing number All batches produced within the last 5 years (143 batches)