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Meridian Bioscience Inc: Revogene SARS-CoV-2_IVD real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from SARSCoV-2 Catalog Number: 410700

Recall number
Z-1008-2023
Recalling firm
Meridian Bioscience Inc
Product
Revogene SARS-CoV-2_IVD real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from SARSCoV-2 Catalog Number: 410700
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated
2022-12-15
Posted
2023-01-20
Terminated
not on file
Reason
Leakage of the original specimen from the plastic microfluidic cartridge (PIE), possibility that laboratory personnel may be exposed to aerosolized specimen containing SARS-CoV-2
Root cause
Process control
Action
Meridian Bioscience issued Urgent Medical Device Recall on 12/15/22 via email. The letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: REQUIRED ACTIONS: " Inspect the rotor, ring, and chamber walls of the Revogene instrument for signs of leakage (e.g., dried spots). Contact Meridian Bioscience Technical Service if any signs of leakage were detected. " If leakage is suspected, clean the Revogene, MOCK PIEs, and surrounding workspace using the instructions in the Revogene operator's manual. " Review current inventory and segregate any remaining stock. " Discontinue use of any remaining stock. " Contact Meridian Technical Support 800.343.3858 to obtain a FedEx label to return any remaining inventory to Meridian Bioscience Inc. for credit. " Complete and return the Customer Notification Form. This will indicate receipt of this field correction notice. Complete this form even if you have no remaining inventory. Questions, please call Meridian Bioscience Technical Services at 1-800-343-3858, or email at MBI_TechService@meridianbioscience.com.
Quantity
92 kits
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, NC, NY, OR, TX.
Lot, serial or model codes
UDI: N/A Lot Numbers 410700P019, 410700P020, 410700P021, 410700P022, 410700P023, 410700P024, 410700P027
510(k) numbers
not on file
PMA numbers
not on file
Product code
QJR
Firm FEI
1524213
Firm city
Cincinnati
Firm state
OH
Firm country
not on file

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Published
2026-09-28
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