FDA Recall Terminated

KWIK-STIK(TM), Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM), packaged as follows: a. KWIK-STIK(TM) 2 Pack; b. KWIK-STIK(TM) 6 Pack. 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-0582-2022 · Initiated October 1, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0582-2022
Event Number
89391
Firm
Microbiologics Inc
FEI Number
2150138
Product Code
JTR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
October 1, 2020
Terminated
July 7, 2022
Address
200 Cooper Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-4440

Description

KWIK-STIK(TM), Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM), packaged as follows: a. KWIK-STIK(TM) 2 Pack; b. KWIK-STIK(TM) 6 Pack. 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

Potential contamination with S. epidermidis E. coli and S. warneri.

Action

Microbiologics notified customers on about 10/01/2020 via letter titled "Urgent Medical Device Recall." Instructions included to inspect inventory for affected products. If found, instructions included the following: 1. REVIEW lab procedures to understand how this information affects your usage; 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. CONTACT Microbiologics if a replacement kit is needed. Questions or concerns can be directed to Recall Support team at 320.229.7073 or [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GUATAMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, LATVIA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VIETNAM.

Quantity

271 units total