FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-0302-2021 · Reported November 4, 2020

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-0302-2021
Event ID
86576
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Microbiologics Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
November 4, 2020
Initiation Date
October 8, 2020
Classification Date
October 27, 2020
Termination Date
November 17, 2022
Address
200 Cooper Ave N, N/A, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-4440, United States

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.

Reason

KWIK-STIK 2 Pack Klebsiella pneumoniae derived from NCTC 13443 (Catalog# 01145P) should contain the NDM-1 positive strain, but was confirmed to be NDM-1 negative.

Code Info

Catalog 01145P, Lots 1145-06-1, 1145-06-2, 1145-06-3, 1145-06-4, 1145-06-6, 1145-07-1 UDI: UDI: 20845357036807

Distribution

Distribution in US, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

Quantity

30 units