Para-Pak Zn-PVA/10% Formalin-for the routine collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimen

FDA device recall Z-0520-2024 · posted 2023-12-08 · Open, Classified

Recall details

Recalling firm

Meridian Bioscience Inc

Reason for recall

Plastic vials contain a manufacturing defect may cause an increased risk of leakage and presents a risk of incidental exposure to biological hazards associated with direct contact with the patient specimen.

Action taken

Meridan issued Urgent Medical Device Correction letters via email on 10/19/23 to Distributors and End-Users. Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: Identify and segregate any remaining inventory. REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR PARA-PAK CLEAN VIAL, CATALOG 900312, LOT 509940Q: " Identify and segregate any remaining inventory. " Discard remaining Inventory of Para-Pak Clean Vial, Catalog 900312, Lot 509940Q in accordance with local, state, and/or federal regulations. Record quantity discarded. o Contact Meridian Technical Support at 1-800-343-3858 to coordinate product replacement activities. " Complete and return the Customer Notification Form. This will indicate notification of this field correction. Complete this form even if you have no remaining inventory. REQUIRED ACTIONS FOR PARA-PAK Zn-PVA/10% FORMALIN, CATALOG 301012, LOT 509130Q: " Identify and segregate any remaining inventory. " For remaining inventory of Para-Pak Zn-PVA/10% Formalin, Catalog 301012, Lot 509130Q, inspect each individual vial set for signs of leakage. o Leakage would be able to be visually observed through inspection of the Ziplock-style bag containing the two vials of preservatives. Signs of leakage include identification of preservative outside of the plastic vials or at the bottom of the Ziplock-style bag. DO NOT remove vials that exhibit leaking from the Ziplock-style bag. Handle with care to prevent direct contact of the preservative with the skin or eyes. o Record the quantity of 2 vial sets that demonstrated signs of leakage. " Discard the remaining inventory of Para-Pak Zn-PVA/10% Formalin, Catalog 301012, Lot 509130Q in accordance with local, state, and/or federal regulations. Record quantity discarded. o Contact Meridian Technical Support 1-800-343-3858 to coordinate product replacement activities. " Complete and return the Customer Notification Form. This will indicate notification of this field correction. Complete this form even if you have no remaining invento

Root cause

Process control

Status

Open, Classified

Product code

IGG

Quantity affected

201 Cases

Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: Italy

Date initiated

2023-10-19

Date posted

2023-12-08

Location

Cincinnati, OH

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