# FDA recall Z-0519-2024

> **Meridian Bioscience Inc** · Class II · device recall initiated 2023-10-19.

## Product

Para-Pak Clean Vial-For the collection, transportation, preservation, and examination of stool specimens containing intestinal parasites  Catalog Number: 900312

## Reason for recall

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.

## Distribution

Nationwide Foreign: Italy

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0519-2024
- **Recalling firm:** Meridian Bioscience Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Ongoing
- **Initiation date:** 2023-10-19
- **Report date:** 2023-12-20

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0519-2024

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0519-2024. Retrieved 2026-07-13 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0519-2024. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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