Adherent Cell Bag Label Change - Sept. 30, 2011
Adherent Bell ("AC") Bag Label Change Notification.pdf
Product Codes Affected:
All VueLifeTM Adherent Cell (AC) bag product codes: Current Standard products: 32-AC, 72AC, 118-AC, 197-AC, 290-AC, 750-AC, and any other product codes, or special item products using Afc film for adherent cell bags
Date of Initial Change in Shelf Life:
All AC bags manufactured after September 30, 2011, and from lot # 237103, going forward
Type of Change:
Shelf life reduced from three (3) years to one year (1) year, with Afc performing studies over the next 24-36 months to see if shelf life can be extended beyond one year. Change made to conservatively assure that bag seals strength does not fall below Afc specification over long-term storage.
Effect of the Change;
NO effect on product quality or handling. This is a conservative change in labeling only, not to the product form, fit or function. Past lots of AC bags are not affected by this label change.
Handling of the AC bags:
Handling is as per Afc instructions, noted on the website and as stated below:
"with proper support, the bags may be used for centrifugation"
The web site also has photos and a procedure for centrifugation of all Afc bags, and as more specific information is developed by Afc or centrifuge manufacturers, Afc will post this on our web site.
