KWIK-STIK recallZ-0303-2021 · Microbiologics Inc · initiated Oct 8, 2020
Terminated
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Why it was recalled
KWIK-STIK 6 Pack Klebsiella pneumoniae derived from NCTC 13443 (Catalog# 01145K) should contain the NDM-1 positive strain, but was confirmed to be NDM-1 negative.
FDA root cause category: Under Investigation by firm
What the company is doing
The recalling firm is sending consignees recall notification letters beginning 10/08/2020 via email. The correction communication was first extended to the first level of the distribution change (those who received product directly from Microbiologics). Distributors outside of the US will be contacted via email, and if follow up is necessary, the recalling firm's international sales team will work with each distributor to ensure this communication is extended to their end users. The recalling firm is working with its European Authorized Representative to coordinate this field safety corrective action in the EU.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0303-2021
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Oct 8, 2020
- Recalling firm
- Microbiologics Inc
- Quantity
- 1 unit
- Product code
- JTR
- FDA submissions
- K861022
- Distribution
- Distribution in US, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
Product description
Each KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within a laminated pouch that contains a desiccant to prevent adverse moisture accumulation. KWIK-STIK microorganisms are 3 passages or fewer from the reference culture and are guaranteed to recover when processed using the recommended media and incubation requirements. Available in packs of 2 or 6.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
Catalog 01145K, Lot 1145-06-5 UDI: 30845357036811
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- KWIK-STIK™ 01145UMicrobiologics Inc. · KIT, QUALITY CONTROL FOR CULTURE MEDIA2 recalls0 reports
Product lines
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 86576).
- Z-0302-2021 · TerminatedEach KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within a laminated pouch that contain…
- Z-0304-2021 · TerminatedEach KWIK-STIK unit contains a lyophilized microorganism pellet, an ampoule of hydrating fluid, and an inoculating swab. Each device is sealed within a laminated pouch that contain…
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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