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

FDA Recall Z-1008-2023 · Posted 2023-01-20

Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeQJR
Date Initiated2022-12-15
Product Quantity92 kits

Reason for Recall

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

Firm 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 [email protected].

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of AZ, CA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, NC, NY, OR, TX.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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