Life Technologies, Corp.: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0172-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Gibco DPBS, calcium, magnesium, for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use SKU 14040141

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 24, 2018

Date Posted: October 24, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0172-2019

Event ID: 81052

Reason for Recall:

Leaky bottles due to a defect in the bottle cap compromising the sterility of the product

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 240 units

Code Information:

Lot# 1994520 Exp. date: 30-Jun-2021 (UDI 10190302002691)

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide: Foreign: Argentina Australia Canada China Great Britain Hong Kong India Japan Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Singapore South Korea Taiwan

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated