Medical Device Recall: KWIK-STIK Rhizopus stolonifer (+) derived from ATCC 6227b, a) REF 0209P and b) REF 0209K, Quality control kit for culture media
Microbiologics Inc · March 6, 2024
Reason for Recall
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.
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.
States Affected
NATIONWIDE
Quantity Affected
19 units
Source: FDA (openFDA Device Enforcement)
Recall number: Z-1483-2024
Status: ongoing
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