Recall Z-1299-2021— Meridian Bioscience Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Meridian Bioscience Inc, initiated 2021-02-08, terminated 2021-10-26. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K934550. Product: The ImmunoCard Mycoplasma EIA detects the presence of IgM to M. pneumoniae in serum - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.. Reason: Use of the kits after incorrect storage could lead to a potential false-negative or invalid result. In the event of a false-negative, the incorrect assumption would be made as to the cause of patient symptoms. The appropriate treatment may not be administered, and symptoms may progress. Additional evaluations will be completed and documented within the associated Health Hazard Evaluation..

Recalling firm
Meridian Bioscience Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2021-02-08
Terminated
2021-10-26
Firm location
Cincinnati, OH, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product description

The ImmunoCard Mycoplasma EIA detects the presence of IgM to M. pneumoniae in serum - Product Usage: intended to aid in the diagnosis of recent Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection.

Reason for recall

Use of the kits after incorrect storage could lead to a potential false-negative or invalid result. In the event of a false-negative, the incorrect assumption would be made as to the cause of patient symptoms. The appropriate treatment may not be administered, and symptoms may progress. Additional evaluations will be completed and documented within the associated Health Hazard Evaluation.

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