KWIK-STIK recallZ-1483-2024 · Microbiologics Inc · initiated Mar 6, 2024
Open, Classified
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.
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Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
The positive control material (Rhizopus stolonifer) within the KWIK-STIK assembly was contaminated with another fungal organism (Aspergillus brasiliensis). As a result, users may observe A. brasiliensis growth when using the control material.
FDA root cause category: Use error
What the company is doing
Microbiologics issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall notice to its consignees on 03/06/2024 via email. The notice explained problem with the device and provided the following instructions: 2. USE OR DISCARD depending on your lab procedures and how this information affects your usage. 3. COMPLETE the response form provided. 4. RETURN the response form to [email protected] 5. KEEP this letter for your records. 6. NOTIFY other facilities or customers to whom the product may have been distributed or transferred. 7. CONTACT Microbiologics if a replacement kit is needed. For questions contact Recall Support team at 320.229.7080 or [email protected]
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1483-2024
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Mar 6, 2024
- Posted by the FDA
- Apr 5, 2024
- Recalling firm
- Microbiologics Inc
- Quantity
- 19 units
- Product code
- JTR
- FDA submissions
- K861022
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, MI, KY, MO, NM, TN, PR, and the countries of France, Columbia, Kazakhstan, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa.
Product description
KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
a) REF 0209P, UDI/DI 20845357003113, Lot Numbers: 209-37-1, 209-37-3, 209-37-4, 209-37-5; b) REF 0209K, UDI/DI 30845357003127, Lot Numbers: 209-37-2
Devices named in this recall
1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- KWIK-STIK™ 0209UMicrobiologics Inc. · KIT, QUALITY CONTROL FOR CULTURE MEDIA1 recall0 reports
Product lines
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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