Recall Z-0304-2021— Microbiologics Inc

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Microbiologics Inc, initiated 2020-10-08, terminated 2022-11-17. It names one FDA 510(k) clearance: K861022. Product: 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: QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK 2 Pack (Catalog# 5226P) should contain the NDM-1 positive strain, but was confirmed to be NDM-1 negative..

Recalling firm
Microbiologics Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2020-10-08
Terminated
2022-11-17
Firm location
Saint Cloud, MN, United States

510(k) clearances named in this recall

1 on FDA's record

K-numbers as listed on FDA's Recall Enterprise System record for this event (openFDA device/recall k_numbers). The recall may also cover devices cleared under other submissions not named here.

Product 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 for recall

QC Sets and Panels: KWIK-STIK 2 Pack (Catalog# 5226P) should contain the NDM-1 positive strain, but was confirmed to be NDM-1 negative.

Data sourced from openFDA. This site is unofficial and independent of the FDA.