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Device product

The 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.

Z-1299-2021

February 08, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Meridian Bioscience Inc
Event
Event 87430
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
8 kits
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-1299-2021

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: Catalog Number: 709030, Lot Number: 709030M114, Device Identifier: 00840733101762.

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, SC.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.