FDA recall record

Microbiologics KWIK-STIK(TM), Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM) recall — FDA Z-0582-2022

Potential contamination with S. epidermidis E. coli and S. warneri.

Class IIclassification
Z-0582-2022official record ID
Feb 16, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0582-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMicrobiologics Inc.
Report dateFeb 16, 2022
Recall initiation dateOct 1, 2020
Quantity271 units total
LocationSaint Cloud, MN, United States

Official product description

KWIK-STIK(TM), Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM), packaged as follows: a. KWIK-STIK(TM) 2 Pack; b. KWIK-STIK(TM) 6 Pack. 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.

Why the product was recalled

Potential contamination with S. epidermidis E. coli and S. warneri.

Distribution information

Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PR, SC, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WV and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BAHRAIN, BELARUS, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CANADA, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, GUATAMALA, HONG KONG, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, JORDAN, LATVIA, MEXICO, NETHERLANDS, PERU, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VIETNAM.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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