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Meridian Bioscience Inc

Cincinnati, OH, US

MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC. appears in FDA device records in Cincinnati, OH. FDA records list 38 510(k) clearances between and , 15 PMA records and one registered establishment. As of , FDA records show 22 recalls for this company, and at least one establishment registration is current.

FDA records held for this company

510(k) clearances
38
PMA records
15
Recall records
22
Registered establishments
1

510(k) clearance history

FDA records hold 38 510(k) clearances for Meridian Bioscience Inc between 2003 and 2025. The busiest year on record is 2011, with 4. The most recent is 2025, with 1.

Clearances by year, as a table
510(k) clearance decisions for Meridian Bioscience Inc, by decision year
YearClearances
20032
20042
20051
20061
20073
20093
20101
20114
20123
20131
20142
20153
20162
20171
20182
20201
20211
20221
20233
20251
510(k) clearances on record, most recent first
K numberDeviceProduct codeDecisionDecision date
K243922RevogeneOOISubstantially Equivalent
K230901Premier HpSA Flex (619096)LYRSubstantially Equivalent
K222829Curian® Shiga ToxinGMZSubstantially Equivalent
K222779RevogeneOOISubstantially Equivalent
K220480RevogeneOOISubstantially Equivalent
K210976Curian CampyLQPSubstantially Equivalent
K192817Curian HpSA, Curian AnalyzerLYRSubstantially Equivalent
DEN180040Alethia CMV DNA Amplification Assay, Alethia CMV External Control KitQDZUnknown
K182559PREMIER Platinum HpSA PLUSLYRSubstantially Equivalent
K163273TRU LegionellaMJHSubstantially Equivalent
K160829illumigene Mycoplasma Direct DNA Amplification Assay, illumigene Mycoplasma Direct External Controls, illumipro-10OZXSubstantially Equivalent
K153661ImmunoCard STAT! HpSALYRSubstantially Equivalent
K152285illumigene Pertussis DNA Amplification AssayOZZSubstantially Equivalent
K152800illumigene Mycoplasma DNA Amplification AssayOZXSubstantially Equivalent
K151046illumigene HSV 1&2 DNA Amplification Assay, illumigene HSV 1&2 External Control Kit, illumipro-10PGISubstantially Equivalent
K133673ILLUMIGENE PERTUSIS DNA AMPLIFICATION ASSAY, ILLUMIGENE PERTUSSIS EXTERNAL CONTROL KIT, ILLUMIPRO-10 AUTOMATED ISOTHERMAOZZSubstantially Equivalent
K133714TRU FLUPSZSubstantially Equivalent
K123423ILLUMIGENE MYCOPLASAMA DNA AMPLIFICATION ASSAY, AND ILLUMIGENE MYCOPLASMA EXTERNAL CONTROLS KITOZXSubstantially Equivalent
K122019STREPTOCOCCUS APP. SEROLOGICAL REAGENTSOYZSubstantially Equivalent
K121044ILLUMIGENE GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS CARROT BROTH CLAIMNJRSubstantially Equivalent
K113190TRU LEGIONELLAMJHSubstantially Equivalent
K112048IMMUNOCARD C. DIFFICILE GDHMCBSubstantially Equivalent
K112125ILLUMIGENE GROUP B STREPTOCOCCUS ,EXTERNAL CONTROL KITNJRSubstantially Equivalent
K110620PREMIER C. DIFFICILE GDHMCBSubstantially Equivalent
K110012ILLUMIGENE C. DIFFICILE, AND ILLUMIPRO-10OMNSubstantially Equivalent
K100818ILLUMIGENE C. DIFFICILE, ILLUMIPRO-10 AND ILLUMIGENE C. DIFFICILE EXTERNAL CONTROL KIT, MODELS 280050, 610172, 279920OMNSubstantially Equivalent
K092553TRU FLU, MODEL 751230PSZSubstantially Equivalent
K090700IMMUNOCARD STAT CAMPY, MODEL 751530LQPSubstantially Equivalent
K083464PREMIER CAMPY, MODEL 618096LQPSubstantially Equivalent
K071657TRU FLUPSZSubstantially Equivalent
K071101TRU RSVGOGSubstantially Equivalent
K062546IMMUNOCARD STAT! EHEC, MODEL 751630GMZSubstantially Equivalent
K053335PREMIER PLATINUM HPSA PLUS, MODELS 601396, 601480LYRSubstantially Equivalent
K041626IMMUNOCARD STAT! FLU A & BPSZSubstantially Equivalent
K041003IMMUNOCARD TOXINS A & B, MODEL 712050LLHSubstantially Equivalent
K041445IMMUNOCARD STAT! RSV MODEL #750630GQGSubstantially Equivalent
K032222IMMUNOCARDSTAT HPSALYRSubstantially Equivalent
K023599IMMUNOCARD STAT! E. COLI O157 PLUSGMZSubstantially Equivalent

Registered establishments

FDA registered establishments for Meridian Bioscience Inc, with the product codes listed at each
RegistrationFEIEstablishmentAddressRegistration expiresProduct codes listed
15242131524213MERIDIAN BIOSCIENCE, INC.3471 River Hills Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45244 US2026and 41 more, listed in full below

Registration numbers link to the FDA registration and listing record for that establishment.

FDA product codes

Recall records

Device recall records naming this company, most recent first
RecallProductReasonClassificationInitiatedStatus
Z-1019-2026Revogene C. difficile, in vitro diagnostic assay intended for use with the Revogene instrument, Catalog Number 410300The affected lots show a decline in performance over time, which may lead to false-negative results.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0569-2026Meridian Bioscience, Group B Streptococcus, Catalog Number 480050, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test AssayThe cap on the reaction buffer tube may be missing the black rubber gasket resulting in the potential for leakage and reduced buffer volume.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0568-2026Meridian Bioscience, alethia c. Difficile, Catalog Number 480050, Nucleic Acid Amplification Test AssayThe cap on the reaction buffer tube may be missing the black rubber gasket resulting in the potential for leakage and reduced buffer volume.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0521-2024Cardinal Health Clean Stool Transportation System-For the collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimens containing intestinal parasites Catalog Number: CHB900312Due to a manufacturing defect, certain Para-Pak vials may be at risk for leakage.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0520-2024Para-Pak Zn-PVA/10% Formalin-for the routine collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimens for intestinal parasites Catalog Number: 301012Plastic 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.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0519-2024Para-Pak Clean Vial-For the collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimens containing intestinal parasites Catalog Number: 900312Plastic 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.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1008-2023Revogene SARS-CoV-2_IVD real-time RT-PCR test intended for the qualitative detection of RNA from SARSCoV-2 Catalog Number: 410700Leakage of the original specimen from the plastic microfluidic cartridge (PIE), possibility that laboratory personnel may be exposed to aerosolized specimen containing SARS-CoV-2Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1479-2022Revogene, Catalog no. 610210. IVD test instrumentWhen a run is aborted, the cooling period protection does not occur and the user is able to open the lid prior to the completion of the cooling period, exposing the user to heated instrument components. Incidental contact with heated instrument components may result in an injury such as minor burns.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-0836-2022Revogene, For In Vitro Diagnostic use in performing nucleic acid testing in clinical laboratories. Meridian branded Revogene: Catalog Number 610210 GenePOC branded Revogene: Catalog Number 130840The photomultiplier tube, may have compromised functionality in some instruments. As a result, the user is likely to observe an increase in false-positive or indeterminate results.Class IIOpen, Classified
Z-1541-2021Revogene RNA Software Upgrade Kit Revogene RNA Software Upgrade USBs Catalog Number: 610240 IVD used to install the Revogene System Software version 4.2.0, import the Revogene Instrument Control Protocol file for RNA-based assay, and install the Assay Definition File (ADF) fileEmergency Use Application (EUA) application withdrawn as false negative results reportedClass IITerminated
Z-1540-2021Revogene SARS-CoV-2 Catalog Number: 410700 IVD for real-time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-PCR) qualitative test run on the Revogene instrument for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid from nasopharyngeal swab (NPS) specimens from individuals suspected of COVID-19Emergency Use Application (EUA) application withdrawn as false negative results reportedClass IITerminated
Z-1299-2021The 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.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.Class IITerminated
Z-0732-2019PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen, Catalog Number 602096 Product Usage: The PREMIER Cryptococcal Antigen enzyme immunoassay (EIA) is a screening or a semi-quantitative test system for the detection of capsular polysaccharide antigens of Cryptococcus neoformans in serum and cerebrosoinal fluid (CSF).An enzyme reagent included in the kit is not maintaining stability through claimed product expiration, resulting in the potential for false negative results when tested with patient specimens and the positive control.Class IITerminated
Z-1033-2017PREMIER EHEC and PREMIER EHEC Bulk.Internal testing has demonstrated that the indicated kit lots produce false positive results when tested with some broth specimens.Class IITerminated
Z-1941-2014illumipro-10 Incubator/Reader, Meridian Bioscience, Inc. The illumipro-10 incubator/reader is designed to be used with illumigene Molecular Assays. The device incubates illumigene Test Devices and reads endpoint reactions.Illumipro-10 instruments may have Block B chambers operating at an incorrect temperature as a result of incorrect temperature calibration.Class IITerminated
Z-0203-2012EHEC Kit Lot# 608096 Containing: Sample Diluent 18.8 ml Lot# 8602EXP.1-BUF WASH 20X II 100.0ml.Lot# 2607EXP.2-EHEC Detection Antibody 10.0ml Lot# 8603EXP.3-EHEC-Enzyme Conjugate 10.0ml Lot# 8604EXP.4-Substrate II 12.5ml Lot# 1601EXP.5-Stop-Solution II 10.0 ml Lot# 1601EXP.6-EHEC Positive Control 3.4 ml Lot# 8601EXP.7-EHEC Negative Control 3.4 ml Lot# 1603EXP.8-96 transfer pipettes-1 Microwell holder-3 Microwell strip sealers The Premier EHEC test kit is a rapid in vitro microwell EIA for the detection of Shiga Toxins I and II ( verotoxins) in stool specimens, broth cultures, from individual colonies or colony sweeps of agar plates. The Premier EHEC test is intended for use as an aid in the diagnosis of enterohemorrhagic E. Coli (EHEC) infections.Internal testing has shown that the indicated kits produce false negative results when tested with some direct stool specimens. These false negative reactions are not observed for all devices tested, however, the rate of occurrence will likely impact clinical sensitivity as defined by product registration and associated instructions for use.Terminated
Z-1203-06ImmunoCard toxins A & B kit, a rapid enzyme immunoassay for the detection of Clostridium difficile Toxins A and B in Stool Samples (Catalog number 712050). An in vitro diagnostic.The product may produce non-specific reactions with negative specimens and/or the negative control reagent. These non-specific interactions may result in increased invalid test rates and/or positivity rates.Terminated
Z-0062-04Premier Toxins A & B, Diagnostic Test Kits, Catalog No. 616096.The kits were packaged with incorrect dispensing pipettes.Terminated
Z-1127-03Premier CMV IgG Elisa Kits, EIA diagnostic test kits, 96 tests per kit, Catalog Numbers: 620096 and 9Z9501G.The Low Positive Standard kit component is losing potency that may result in false positive test results.Terminated
Z-0465-03Premier Platinum brand HpSA, diagnostic test kits, one kit per pouch, one pouch per shipping box.Due to defective packaging, the firm cannot assure product stability through the labeled expiration date.Terminated
Z-0464-03Premier brand Toxins A & B, diagnostic test kits, one kit per pouch, one pouch per shipping box.Due to defective packaging, the firm cannot assure product stability through the labeled expiration date.Terminated
Z-0463-03Premier brand C. difficile Toxin A, diagnstic test kits, one kit per pouch, one pouch per shipping box.Due to defective packaging, the firm cannot assure product stability through the labeled expiration date.Terminated

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