Recall Z-1483-2024

Microbiologics Inc · initiated March 6, 2024

Class II Open, Classified

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media

Codes / lots: 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

Reason for recall

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-determined cause: Use error

Action taken

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 recall@microbiologics.com 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 recall@microbiologics.com

Details

Recall number
Z-1483-2024
Initiated
March 6, 2024
Posted by FDA
April 5, 2024
Product code
JTR – Kit, Quality Control For Culture Media
Quantity
19 units
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.
Recalling firm
Microbiologics Inc, Saint Cloud, MN

Official FDA recall record