KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK (single-pack) Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299
Reported: March 9, 2022 Initiated: October 6, 2014 #Z-0714-2022
Product Description
KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK (single-pack) Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299
Reason for Recall
This strain should be resistant to high levels of Gentamicin and be resistant to Gentamicin Synergy. A specific lot was found susceptible to Gentamicin Synergy during in-house testing.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Microbiologics Inc
- Units Affected
- 150 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia/Hrvatska, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Latvia, Macedonia, Malaysia, Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
- Location
- Saint Cloud, MN
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK (single-pack) Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299. Recalled by Microbiologics Inc. Units affected: 150 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
This strain should be resistant to high levels of Gentamicin and be resistant to Gentamicin Synergy. A specific lot was found susceptible to Gentamicin Synergy during in-house testing.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 9, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0714-2022.
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