# FDA recall Z-0171-2019

> **Life Technologies, Corp.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-08-24.

## Product

Gibco MEM Non-Essential Amino Acids Solution (100X) (SKU 11140050), for In-Vitro Diagnostic Use

## Reason for recall

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

## Distribution

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

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0171-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Life Technologies, Corp.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-08-24
- **Report date:** 2018-10-24
- **Termination date:** 2020-04-29

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Grand Island, NY, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0171-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0171-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-03 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0171-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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