FDA recall record

Microbiologics QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK AST-GP (4 Strains) QC Set recall — FDA Z-0587-2022

Tests returning incorrect susceptible results. High Level Gentamicin Synergy value was out of specification (sensitive) when analyzed on the Vitek 2…

Class IIclassification
Z-0587-2022official record ID
Feb 16, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0587-2022
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMicrobiologics Inc.
Report dateFeb 16, 2022
Recall initiation dateFeb 18, 2020
Quantity10 units
LocationSaint Cloud, MN, United States

Official product description

QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK AST-GP (4 Strains) QC Set. KWIK-STIK kit that contains Catalog Number 0959P. In Vitro Diagnostic Control microorganisms

Why the product was recalled

Tests returning incorrect susceptible results. High Level Gentamicin Synergy value was out of specification (sensitive) when analyzed on the Vitek 2 AST-GP67 card, and these lots failed the disk diffusion method used for product release.

Distribution information

Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico and Guam, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia/Hrvatska, Curacao, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and 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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