KWIK-STIK recallZ-0712-2022 · Microbiologics Inc · initiated Oct 6, 2014
Terminated
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Microbiologics Inc or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
This strain should be resistant to high levels of Gentamicin and be resistant to Gentamicin Synergy. A specific lot was found susceptible to Gentamicin Synergy during in-house testing.
FDA root cause category: Nonconforming Material/Component
What the company is doing
Microbiologics notified customers on about 10/06/2014 via letter titled "E.faecalis Gentamicin Susceptibility Notification." Instructions included to inspect inventory for affected products. If customers have received the product identified within the recall, it is recommended that the intended use of the organism be reviewed to determine if Gentamicin synergy results have an impact on use. It is recommended to discard these lots if an impact is to be expected. Questions or concerns can be directed to the Technical Support team at 320.229.7064 or [email protected].
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0712-2022
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated by the company
- Oct 6, 2014
- Recalling firm
- Microbiologics Inc
- Quantity
- 1,873 units
- Product code
- JTR
- FDA submissions
- K861022
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia/Hrvatska, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Product description
KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: a. KWIK-STIK 2-pack Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299 b. KWIK-STIK 6-pack Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
a. Catalog Number 0959P, UDI: 20845357023210, Lot Number (Expiration Date): 959-74-2 (10/08/2014), 959-74-3 (10/08/2014), 959-74-7 (10/08/2014), 959-75-4 (04/22/2015), 959-75-8 (04/22/2015), 959-75-9 (04/22/2015), 959-75-14 (04/22/2015), 959-76-1 (07/08/2015), 959-77-3 (10/21/2015); b. Catalog Number 0959K, UDI: 30845357023224, Lot Number (Expiration Date): 959-74-4 (10/08/2014), 959-74-6 (10/08/2014), 959-74-8 (10/08/2014), 959-75-1 (04/22/2015), 959-75-8 (04/22/2015), 959-75-12 (04/22/2015), and 959-77-1 (10/21/2015)
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- KWIK-STIK™ 0959UMicrobiologics 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 89451).
- Z-0713-2022 · TerminatedLYFO-DISK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: LYFO-DISK Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299
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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