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Device product

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.

Z-1735-2013

April 12, 2013

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Paa Laboratories Inc
Event
Event 65088
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
approximately 280,000 liters
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1735-2013

Official wording

Reason: 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

Code information: 510 k exempt No Medical Device Listing number All batches produced within the last 5 years (143 batches)

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide), Novia Scotia, and Canada

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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