Microbiologics Inc recalls KWIK-STIK(TM), Streptococcus pneumoniae derived from ATCC(R) 49619(TM), packaged as follows: a. KWIK-STIK(TM) 2 Pac

Recalled February 16, 2022 · FDA recall Z-0582-2022 · Microbiologics

Hazard

Potential contamination with S. epidermidis E. coli and S. warneri. · FDA Class II

Units

271 units total

Sold at

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.

Description

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

Product

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.

Manufacturer(s)

Microbiologics Inc

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →