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QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Verification Panel (Live Culture). KWIK-STIK kit that contains Catalog Number 0959P. In Vitro Diagnostic Control microorganisms

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: February 18, 2020 Microbiologics Diagnostic Equipment Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Catalog Number: 5229P; Lot Numbers (Expiration Date): 5229-01 (07/31/2020), 5229-02 (09/30/2020), 5229-03 (09/30/2020); UDI: 70845357038899
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Microbiologics Inc
Reason for Recall:
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.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

QC Sets and Panels, KWIK-STIK Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Verification Panel (Live Culture). KWIK-STIK kit that contains Catalog Number 0959P. In Vitro Diagnostic Control microorganisms

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Catalog Number: 5229P; Lot Numbers (Expiration Date): 5229-01 (07/31/2020), 5229-02 (09/30/2020), 5229-03 (09/30/2020); UDI: 70845357038899

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0589-2022

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