Meridian Bioscience recalls Para-Pak Clean Vials due to a manufacturing defect that may cause leakage and exposure to biological hazards during stool specimen handling.
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.
Meridian Bioscience is recalling Para-Pak Clean Vials for stool specimen collection because they may leak and expose users to biological hazards. This could lead to accidental contact with patient specimens.
The vials have a manufacturing defect that can cause leakage. This leakage may expose users to biological hazards from patient specimens, such as intestinal parasites.
Healthcare providers and labs using these vials for stool specimen collection are most at risk. Patients using the vials for home testing may also be affected.
Check for vials with catalog number 900312 or UDI-DI 00840733101892. Lot numbers 509940Q are also affected, with an expiration date of September 12, 2030.
Identify vials with catalog number 900312, UDI-DI 00840733101892, or lot number 509940Q.
The vials may leak and expose users to biological hazards from patient specimens, such as intestinal parasites.
Look for vials with catalog number 900312, UDI-DI 00840733101892, or lot number 509940Q.
The recall does not specify a stop-use action, so you can continue using them if you check for the identifiers.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Meridian Bioscience to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0519-2024 — Meridian Bioscience Meridian Bioscience Hello, I own a Meridian Bioscience that is covered by recall Z-0519-2024 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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