Meridian Bioscience recalls Group B Streptococcus test kits with potential leakage due to missing rubber gasket. Affected units include specific catalog numbers and lot dates. Contact for return instructions.
The cap on the reaction buffer tube may be missing the black rubber gasket resulting in the potential for leakage and reduced buffer volume.
Meridian Bioscience is recalling Group B Streptococcus test kits that may leak due to a missing rubber gasket. This could lead to reduced buffer volume and potential contamination. Affected kits have specific catalog numbers and lot dates.
The cap on the reaction buffer tube might not have the black rubber gasket, which can cause leakage. This reduces the buffer volume and may lead to test inaccuracies or contamination.
Users of the Group B Streptococcus test kits with catalog number 480050 and lot numbers 480350U020 are affected. Healthcare professionals and labs using these kits are most at risk.
Check for catalog number 480050 and lot number 480350U020 on the test kit. The expiration date is June 12, 2026.
Inspect the cap on the reaction buffer tube for the black rubber gasket. If missing, the kit is affected.
The affected test kits have catalog number 480050.
Lot number 480350U020 is affected.
The recall does not specify a deadline for action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Meridian Bioscience to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0569-2026 — Meridian Bioscience Meridian Bioscience Hello, I own a Meridian Bioscience that is covered by recall Z-0569-2026 from Meridian Bioscience. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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