KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer recall: Contamination
KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
Why was KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
a) REF 0209P, UDI/DI 20845357003113, Lot Numbers: 209-37-1, 209-37-3, 209-37-4, 209-37-5; b) REF 0209K, UDI/DI 30845357003127, Lot Numbers: 209-37-2
- Product
- KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
- Recalling firm
- Microbiologics Inc
- Quantity
- 19 units
- Distribution
- Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, MI, KY, MO, NM, TN, PR, and the countries of France, Columbia, Kazakhstan, Peru, Puerto Rico, South Africa.
- Recall date
- April 17, 2024
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)