Recall Z-0977-2010

Sigma-Aldrich Mfg LLC · initiated December 8, 2009

Terminated

Product

Sigma-Aldrich Histopaque-1119, Ref. 11191, packaged in 100- ml. btls and 6x100-ml. btl packages. The firm name on the label is Sigma-Aldrich, Inc., St. Louis, MO. The product is for use in separating mononuclear cells and granulocytes when used with Histopaque-1077.

Codes / lots: Lots 038K6030, 126K6002, and 079K6047.

Reason for recall

Instructions for Use (IFU) was revised to recommend sterile filtering of the product under certain circumstances.

FDA-determined cause: Other

Action taken

The recalling firm issued an "Urgent Field Correction" notice dated December 7, 2009 via regular mail on December 8, 2009 which explains the reason for the field correction and instructs the user to review the enclosed, revised Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to further use of the product. The customer is requested to complete the acknowledgement information and return it to the recalling firm via FAX or e-mail. Direct questions to Sigma-Aldrich by calling 1-800-505-6275, extension 1232.

Details

Recall number
Z-0977-2010
Initiated
December 8, 2009
Posted by FDA
March 4, 2010
Terminated
April 10, 2012
Product code
JCF – Lymphocyte Separation Medium
Quantity
8,640/100-ml. btls and 3,138/6/100-ml. btl packages
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States, Canada, Mexico, United Arab Emirate, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Germany, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Great Britain, Hong Kong, Israel, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, West Indies, Taiwan, Venezuela, and South Africa.
Recalling firm
Sigma-Aldrich Mfg LLC, Saint Louis, MO

Official FDA recall record

Other products in the same recall event

RecallProductInitiated
Z-0976-2010 Sigma-Aldrich Histopaque-1077, Ref. 10771, packaged in 100- and 500-ml. btls. and a…Instructions for Use (IFU) was revised to recommend sterile filtering of the product under certain… 12/08/2009Terminated