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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number Z-1735-2013

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.

Published July 24, 2013 · Recall initiated: April 12, 2013

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

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

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Paa Laboratories Inc
Distributor
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Novia Scotia, and Canada
Lot
510 k exempt No Medical Device Listing number All batches produced within the last 5 years (143 batches)
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
device
Country
Canada

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