Microbiologics Inc recalls KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK (single-pack) Enterococcus faecalis derived from A…

Recall date

October 6, 2014

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-0714-2022

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Microbiologics Inc

Sold / distributed

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, Nethe…

Why it was 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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

KWIK-STIK, Quality control kit for culture media, sold as: KWIK-STIK (single-pack) Enterococcus faecalis derived from ATCC 51299