FDA Recall Terminated

QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK AST-GP (4 Strains) QC Set. KWIK-STIK kit that contains Catalog Number 0959P. In Vitro Diagnostic Control microorganisms

Recall: Z-0587-2022 · Initiated February 18, 2020

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0587-2022
Event Number
89401
Firm
Microbiologics Inc
FEI Number
2150138
Product Code
JTR
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process design
Initiated
February 18, 2020
Posted
February 8, 2022
Terminated
July 11, 2022
Address
200 Cooper Ave N, Saint Cloud, MN, 56303-4440

Description

QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK AST-GP (4 Strains) QC Set. KWIK-STIK kit that contains Catalog Number 0959P. In Vitro Diagnostic Control microorganisms

Reason

Tests returning incorrect susceptible results. High Level Gentamicin Synergy value was out of specification (sensitive) when analyzed on the Vitek 2 AST-GP67 card, and these lots failed the disk diffusion method used for product release.

Action

Microbiologics notified customers on about 02/18/2020 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 thisinformation 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 Technical Support team at 320.229.7045 or [email protected].

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico and Guam, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia/Hrvatska, Curacao, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Quantity

10 units