July 14, 2022

To whom it may concern:

Labcon is conducting a recall of the following products:

7626-500-000-9

and

7626-540-000-9

Product description:  U-pette dispenser

Lot numbers affected:  any lot number with 2 in the position as highlighted below.

XXXC8-2XX
 
See PDF for further information.

U-Pette Blood Collection Tube Dispenser

• For safe and efficient blood dispensing
• New ergonomic design for more control
• Minimizes aerosols, per CDC
• Reduces the risk of lab-aquired infections

Labcon’s U-Pette provides a quick and easy way to dispense blood into a test cassette without removing the cap from the collection tube. This greatly reduces the risk of infection due to aerosol exposure. U-Pette’s flexible sides allow for efficient and precise delivery of required sample amount, whether it’s one droplet or continuous flow dispensing. Labcon’s U-Pette fits all standard blood collection tubes and is ideal for use with many point of care analyzers such as the Abbott® i-Stat® Helena® Abrazo® and other POC Analyzers that requires the delivery of a sample to a test cartridge or cassette.

Compliant with the IVD Directive 98/79/EC and lot tested Endotoxin (Pyrogen) Free.
 

Pall® Acrodisc® 13 mm Syringe Filters

These 13 mm syringe filters offer an available prefiltration layer and wide choice of filter media.

• Wide range of filter media available
• Available in 0.2 µm for UHPLC applications
• Available with prefilter for difficult to filter samples
• Color coded for easy identification
• Available with Minispike outlet to prevent "air bubble" lock in autosample vials and NMR tubes

Polypropylene housing with female Luer inlet and male slip outlet connections.

Some models feature a GxF borosilicate glass prefilter, which provides two to four times the throughput of standard glass fiber prefilter devices, allowing for quick and easy filtration of difficult-to-filter samples.

Available media options:

1. wwPTFE (water wettable) membrane has wide chemical compatibility, fast flow rates, low protein binding, and low levels of UV-absorbing extractables.

2. PVDF membrane has excellent compatibility with aggressive acids and alcohols.

3. PES (hydrophilic polyethersulfone) membrane is available in a special ion Chromatography design or with a GxF prefilter.

4. Hydrophilic Nylon membrane has excellent compatibility with esters, bases, and alcohols, and requires no prewetting.

5. Hydrophobic PTFE membrane with polypropylene support offers exceptional chemical and temperature compatibility and is ideal for gas, organic solutions, air filtration, or venting.

Certifications: All membranes are HPLC certified for low levels of UV-absorbing extractables.

Pall®  AcroPrep™ Advance 96-well Filter Plates for DNA Purification

• Maximum Yields of High-Quality DNA
• Optimized for maximum binding yield of DNA from a variety of sample types
• New well geometry results in reduced hold-up volume and higher recovery of DNA
• New outlet tip geometry provides direct flow of samples into receiver plate without concerns of cross-contamination
• Enhanced membrane ensures high yields of contaminant-free DNA for downstream applications
• Manufactured in accordance with SBS guidelines, allowing entire DNA purification process to be performed on automated equipment

Protran nitrocellulose membranes are the most frequently specified transfer media in the world for a wide range of applications. Protran membranes are manufactured using 100% pure nitrocellulose to ensure the highest binding capacity possible. Other membranes referred to as "nitrocellulose" may actually contain large amounts of cellulose acetate, which will lower the protein binding capacity. In addition to high binding capacity, Protran nitrocellulose membranes inherently have very low background. The superior surface properties of the membrane guarantees superior signal-to-noise ratios, without the need for stringent washing conditions. Unlike PVDF membranes, Protran nitrocellulose requires no methanol pre-wetting step. This makes it the membrane of choice for proteins that prefer aqueous environments. Prior to transfer, the membrane is simply wet in water and then in the transfer buffer, with no other necessary pre-treatment steps. Protran membranes exhibit the best handling strangth of all pure nitrocellulose membranes.
Features:

• High binding capacity (80-150g/cm2) of proteins and nucleic acids.
• 100% pure nitrocellulose, with no cellulose acetate added, ensures the highest binding capacity possible.
• Compatible with virtually all standard detection methods.
• Low background - NC surface properties guarantee superior signal-to-noise ratios.
• Triton-free matrix with low extractable levels will support the cell growth essential for colony blotting, plaque lifts, and tissue culture applications.
• Available in many sizes and formats to fit different transfer devices and gel chambers.

Pall® Minimate™ capsules with Omega™ membrane

Reusable TFF Device for Bioprocessing Applications Accelerates and Simplifies Processing of Up to 1 L

Efficient processing. Concentration and diafiltration (desalting or buffer exchange) processes can be performed on the same system with minimal user intervention.

Achieves high concentration factors in a single step due to the low holdup volume of the device. Process sample volumes up to 1 L or more and efficiently concentrate samples to as little as 5 mL.

Minimate™ TFF capsule includes all fittings and tubing to simplify installation into filtration setups. This versatile, self-contained device works with a variety of positive pressure laboratory pumps.

Cost-effective design for non-critical applications. The plastic construction of the Minimate™ TFF capsule and chemical compatibility of the Omega™ PES ultrafiltration membrane facilitate cleaning and reuse.

Scalable. Several Minimate™ TFF capsules may be connected in parallel for increased membrane area. (For more information, contact Pall Technical Service.) -Minimate™ TFF capsules have the same path length and materials of construction as larger Pall Centramate™ and Centrasette™ cassette systems used in pilot and production plants. Predictable performance saves time when scaling up a process.

High product recovery. Optimized flow path design coupled with low protein binding Omega membrane minimize non-specific binding.

Reusable economically-priced device can be dedicated to a single batch or process eliminating the time required for cleaning and validation.

Each Minimate™ capsule is 100% integrity tested during manufacture to ensure reliable performance. For critical applications, the user can re-test the integrity after initial use. A Certificate of Quality is included with each capsule.

Pall® AcroPrep™ Advance 96-well Filter Plates for Ultrafiltration

• Provides rapid, efficient separation of biomolecules
• Omega™ membrane provides high recovery and typically results in > 90% recovery of target biomolecules
• New well design results in faster, more uniform filtration rates across the plate with reduced hold-up volume for maximum sample recovery
• Intrinsic plate and membrane properties prevent target molecules from binding to the plate

• Standard thermal cycling and qPCR compatible
• Ultra-thin and consistent wall thickness for precise thermal transfer
• Made from 99.9% virgin polypropylene
• Single notch corner
• 335ul well capacity (working capacity dependent on closure method)
• Fits standard thermal cyclers, ABI Real Time PCR 7300, 7500, 7900, qPCR and ABI Sequencing
• Certified DNAse/RNAse and pyrogen-safe

Our high strength glass bottles are available in many size configurations to suit various hybridization applications efficiently. Manufactured of low beta emitting borosilicate, they reduce exposure to radioactivity. Exposure is further limited by the leak proof closure system. 

Blue Cap = Polyethylene With O-Ring Seal; Temp. Resistance: -40°C to +140°C
Red Cap = Polyethylene With Teflon Seal; Temp Resistance: -45°C to +200°C