Promega Corpopration RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System (Cat. # Z5110). Kit Box label/Box drawer label. For Laboratory Use. Promega Corporation, Madison, WI. USA. Bottle Label: Phenol: Chloroform: Isoamyl Alcohol (Cat.# Z5112). Part Two of Two of Z5110. Size 100ml. For laboratory Use. A component of the RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System. The RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System provides a scalable method for RNA isolation from 6 grams of tissue or 6 x 10 (eighth power) cultured cells. The system r Recall
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RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System (Cat. # Z5110). Kit Box label/Box drawer label. For Laboratory Use. Promega Corporation, Madison, WI. USA. Bottle Label: Phenol: Chloroform: Isoamyl Alcohol (Cat.# Z5112). Part Two of Two of Z5110. Size 100ml. For laboratory Use. A component of the RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System. The RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System provides a scalable method for RNA isolation from 6 grams of tissue or 6 x 10 (eighth power) cultured cells. The system r
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Promega Corpopration
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Lot Codes: 237809 and 248195.
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Lot Codes: 237809 and 248195.
Promega Corpopration is recalling RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System (Cat. # Z5110). Kit Box label/Box drawer label. For Laborator due to Promega Corporation received reports of leaking bottles of Phenol:Chloroform:Isoamyl Alcohol (Part # Z5112), a component of the RNAgents Total RNA Is. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
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Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Promega Corporation received reports of leaking bottles of Phenol:Chloroform:Isoamyl Alcohol (Part # Z5112), a component of the RNAgents Total RNA Isolation System (Catalog # Z5110). Promega product Z5112 is a mixture of phenol, chloroform and isoamyl alcohol. If phenol contacts skin, it can cause burns and poisoning. The fumes of this product are also harmful.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were sent a "Promega Urgent Product Alert-Risk of Injury" letter dated June 9, 2008. The letter described the product, problem and provided instructions on handling, inspection and disposition of product. In addition, E-mail notifications were sent to distributors and branch offices on May 29,2008. For questions and additional information, contact your local Promega representative or Promega Technical Service at 800-356-9526 and press "4", or e-mail at techserv@promega.com.
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