KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer — Class II medical device recall Z-1483-2024
Ongoing recall by Microbiologics Inc, reported 2024-04-17, distributed nationwide. The positive control material (Rhizopus stolonifer) within the KWIK-STIK assembly was contaminated with anothe
| Recall number | Z-1483-2024 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Microbiologics Inc, Saint Cloud, MN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2024-03-06 |
| Classified | 2024-04-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-04-17 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | FR, PE, ZA |
| Quantity | 19 units |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | mold |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 20845357003113, 30845357003127 |
| Lot numbers | 209-37-1, 209-37-2, 209-37-3, 209-37-4, 209-37-5 |
| Model numbers | 0209K, 0209P |
Product
KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
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.
Machine access
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